The Cummings Art Gallery is closed during terms breaks, holidays
and also between exhibits. Call (814) 824-3000 for information.
Next Round of Auditions!
The Young People's Chorus of Erie will hold its next round of auditions May 4-7, 4:30-6:30pm at the following locations:
Monday, May 4 at Penn State Behrend’s Smith Chapel
Tuesday, May 5 at First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 250 W. 7th Street
Wednesday, May 6 at Penn State Behrend’s Smith Chapel
Thursday, May 7 at the Cathedral of St. Paul Episcopal, 134 W. 7th Street
The audition process is simple. Each prospective chorister will be asked to sing a song of his/her choice (without accompaniment) and some basic musical patterns as played on a keyboard. The primary requirements for joining YPC are the ability to match pitch, a genuine love for singing, and a commitment to hard work!
For more information, or to sign up for an audition time, contact the YPC Erie office (814) 898-6789, e-mail
info@ypcerie.org, or visit our website at www.ypcerie.org.
OPEN MIC NIGHTS
Erie Book Store, Poetry Scene -
Fridays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
The Thomas R. Elsasser Fund was
established in 1992 to support the families of NYC Firefighters
who died Non-Line of Duty as active members of the FDNY.
Upcoming
Shows, Events, Functions...Drop us an email.
Poetry groups like The Poetry Scene are a buzz with talk about a new
county position created after the release of gaming funds from the
Presque Isle Downs and Casino. That new position is that of Erie County
Poet Laureate.
The search, which has been going on for the last two months, took a
major step last week when it was announced that Erie County residents
have until June 1, 2009 to apply for the position and help develop the
program. $10,000 has been granted by the county to fund the program.
It is, and has been, obvious that Erie has a strong cultural atmosphere
which is easy to see with all the art galleries, theatres, music and
film makers in the area but now poetry is not only being included but is
being given the respectability the other art forms already have. A
number of area locations have “open mic” nights where poets can get up
and read their poetry as well as several “poetry slams” scheduled
throughout the year. The thing is…largely the only people who know about
the events are the poets themselves.
The county formed a committee about a year ago to start working on the
poet laureate program. The committee includes representatives from local
colleges, the Erie School District, county officials as well as local
poet and ERI Jams writer Chuck Joy. The Erie County program is being
based on the committee’s research on what has worked in other
communities across the country.
The title of Erie County’s Poet Laureate is not going to be a figurehead
position. The plan for Erie’s program states that Erie’s poet laureate
not only has to have impressive poetry writing talent and performing
skills but must also be able to work to help create an area wide
appreciation of poetry and encourage our residents to find their talent
for poetry. They must also work to make the program a lasting one.
The poet laureate will receive a $3,000 honorarium for their work. The
remaining funds will be used to fund other endeavors developed
through the program. All funding for the program is coming from the
gaming funds from the casino.
"
If the program helps create interest in poetry with Erie’s young people
then the project will be a success and the money can be considered well
spent," said one poet who was discussing the program at a local poetry
reading. The feeling was echoed by the rest of the people in attendance.
Contact the Erie County Council at 814-451-6303 for more information.
Play Ball! –All An Act’s “Rounding
Third” Will
Score A Home Run With Audiences
With Spring in the air and major league baseball season open, no comedy
could be timelier than Richard Dresser’s “Rounding Third”, opening April
24th at All An Act Theatre in Columbus Square.
Rounding Third is the tumultuous journey of two completely opposite
little league coaches through an entire season, from their first meeting
to the climactic championship game.
Don (Larry Lewis) is the tough, blue-collar, win-at-all-costs veteran
coach whose son is the star pitcher. Michael (David W. Mitchell) is a
newcomer both to the town and to baseball. He's a corporate executive
who agrees to be Don's assistant because he wants a special activity
with his son, who's never played baseball before.
Michael believes that the job of the coaches is to shield the kids from
the intense pressure of competition while making sure everyone has a
good time. Don thinks they should be teaching the kids how to win.
Despite their differences, Michael and Don form an uneasy alliance for
the benefit of the team. And over the course of exhilarating victories,
heartbreaking defeats, and interminable rain-outs, the two men battle
over how to lead the team.
“This show is so us… Larry and I, ” says Mitchell, All An Act’s
Artistic Director. “I mean, Larry and I have been friends for 11 years, and when
we found this show, we knew we had to do it. Larry is an avid sports
fan: football, college basketball…. I’m not. He was an athlete his whole
life. I played some sports in grade school and neighborhood games, but I
was never any good at them… and I never followed professional sports. I
was much happier being onstage. I actually had a coach in “little
gridders” football that was a lot like Larry’s character, who I recall,
found a young looking 17 year old to be our quarterback so we could win
more games.
“On the flip side, I am very unlike my character. I hated him when I
first read him. Unlike Michael, I am very competitive, even with myself.
I think a little competition is good… in sports, in business, and in
life. I think it’s important for kids to know both the joys of winning
and the fear and disappointment that go along with losing. That’s how we
grow as people, and learn to rise to the challenges life presents.
What’s important to me is to not let an occasional loss ruin everything
else you’ve strived to achieve. Metaphorically speaking, at the end of
the day, there’s always another game… another season on the horizon.”
Lewis, A3’s managing director adds, “"When I read this script it was
like déjà vu. I could have played on this team when I was 10 years old.
It brought back a lot of memories from my youth. I still run into guys I
played Little League with over 40 years ago, and we rehash situations
like they were yesterday. I have coached players from Little League to
grown men, and sometimes, you can't tell the difference."
True story: when I was 12 years old I played for Brown and Jones Drug
Store in the Anthony Wayne League at Hammermill Field on the East side.
I was pitching, and the lead off batter attempted a bunt that came right
back to the mound. I fielded the ball cleanly and threw to first base.
The runner was out by a few steps. When the first base umpire called the
batter safe, no one could believe it. I then went on to retire the next
21 batters in a row. My perfect game was blown because of a terrible
call. After the game, I approached the umpire and asked him if he really
thought the batter was safe. He then apologized to me and said "No. But
I had made up my mind earlier that I was going to call the first runner
safe". That umpire is now an Erie attorney (who will remain nameless).
And if he were running for Judge today (which he isn't), there is no way
I could in my heart vote for him. As my character Don says, "Yes, I do
remember".
“Larry and I really know how to play off of one another… because we are
so different and know each other so well.”, says Mitchell. “Imagine
Felix Unger and Oscar Madison coaching little league together. – That’s
us to a tee.”
Additionally, by attending the show you’re also donating to the needy,
as $1.00 of every ticket is contributed to Community Shelter services,
which houses the theatre. Community Shelter Services provides shelter,
help, and hope to Erie’s homeless.
Warning: Rounding Third contains adult language that some may find
offensive. It is rated PG-13
For more information on specific performances and times, visit the All
An Act website at www.allanact.net.
All An Act’s production of Richard Dresser’s “Rounding Third” is
directed by and features Larry Lewis & David W. Mitchell. The show runs
Fridays and Saturdays, April 24th, 25th, May 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th at
7:30 PM. Sunday performances at 3 PM on April 26th, May 3rd and May
10th. All An Act Theatre Productions is located in Columbus Square, 652
West 17th Street, Erie PA 16502. Tickets are $10.00 for Adults and $5.00
for Students and Seniors. For information call 450-8553. Visit our
website at www.allanact.net for full schedule or to purchase tickets
on-line. $1.00 of each admission benefits Community Shelter Services,
providing shelter, help and hope to Erie’s Homeless
Pro Wrestling Rampage Returns
To Erie
By Rob Taylor
Last month a capacity crowd watched as Omega defeated Wicked in a loser
leaves Pro Wrestling Rampage TLC match. For those of you who don’t know
a TLC match don’t mean “tender loving care.” It is a table, ladder and
chairs match…one of the most dangerous matches a promoter can arrange.
In another match Xtasy defeated
Sassy Stephanie in a beat down which involved Angel Dust as a
guest referee and interference from one of PWRs worst bad
guys…J-Rocc.
Now, PWR is coming back to the Cauley Auditorium, 215 East 4th
St, Erie on April 18th with all new matches as well as renewing
some old rivalries. On the card is a PWR Championship Match
between Champion “Big Time” Bill Collier and challenger Fabulous
John McChesney. Also slated for the April 18th card is a Number
1 Contender Match between Shawn Blaze and axe wielding
Lumberjack Leroux…the winner to face he winner of the Collier/McChesney match. Also appearing on the card will be
Omega Aaron Draven, Rocky
Reynolds, Robby Starr and the tag teem Real Smooth among others.
If you like watching the WWE on one of their many TV shows you
are going to love getting up close and personal with the
wrestlers of PWR It is a chance to see the future WWE stars
before they make it to the big time and the matches the
wrestlers are just as good, if not better, than anything WWE
puts on.
Tickets are just $12 for reserved front row and $10 for general
admission seating although there are special prices for kids and
students. For more information check out
www.rampagewrestling.com
Erie Pride T-Shirt Design
Competition Deadline Nears
By Rob Taylor
Plans are already underway for the weekend of July 25-26, 2009
when Erie Gay Pride Inc will host its annual Erie Gay Pride
celebration.
This year organizers are asking the area’s GLBT community to
become involved by helping to design the t-shirt which will be
the symbol of the celebration. To get people involved the
organizing committee is holding a contest to encourage “graphic
artists, designers and creative souls” to express themselves and
their pride by designing the best t-shirt for the event. The
winner will be decided by members of the event’s planning
committee.
The
rules for the contest are simple:
1) The artist must be a member of the GLBT community
2) All designs must be tasteful since the winning design will be
worn in public.
3) The design is limited to the front of the shirt only.
4) The design must incorporate the Erie Gay Pride logo which can
be seen at www.eriegaypride.org, the slogan ”One Community, One
Voice “ and the year 2009
5) The design should include rainbow colors and the artist’s
signature.
Contest entries must be in JPG or PDF format when they are
submitted. They should be emailed to eriepride@gmail.com or
snail mailed to Erie Gay Pride Inc., PO Box 8027, Erie, PA
16505. The deadline for submissions is April 30th, 2009.
If you have any questions about the contest, or if you with to
help in organizing the event, please contact Pride Planning
Committee Chairman Don Craig at
eriepride@gmail.com.
The Phil Ends Its Season
With A Spanish Flair
On April 25. 2009 the Erie
Philharmonic will end its season with Viva Espana, conducted by
Daniel Meyer.
Spain has provided music of
glowing radiance, sunny melodies, and a touch of passion and
good humor. The season finale's music, though related to Spain,
was conceived by a Spaniard, a German, and a Frenchman,
The program begins with the drama
of a dusty stadium filled with fear, expectation, and the thrill
of the moment in Joaquin Turina's Bullfighter's Prayer. Then
young star cellist Zuill Bailey is introduced as the legendary
Don Quixote and the violist Mary Parsin as the trusty sidekick
Sancho Panza in Richard Strauss' musical tale based on the famed
Cervantes novel. The color and drama of Spain comes alive again
when we perform a suite of music from Bizet's great opera,
Carmen, to complete the Phil's season of great music.
Ticket prices range from $16.00 to
$48.00 for this event. For tickets or more information please
call 814-455-1375 or check out www.eriephil.org
Erie Micro Brew Festival
WQLN presents the Erie Micro Brew Festival - in Brewerie at Union Station, Saturday, April 18th. With 2 sampling sessions, 1p - 4p and 5p - 8p
25 true craft Brewers pouring over 60 unique artesian lagers and ales for you with a collector's pub glass!
New this year - malty Sweet Treats fair for designated drivers!
Tickets: $25 advance - $30 at door. All proceeds benefit WQLN Tickets available at Beer and Pop Outlet, the Brewerie at Union Station, and Micro Fest
April 18, 2009
Sampling session 1: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Sampling session 2: 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door
BREWERS:
Blue Canoe Brewery
Brewerie at Union Station,
Butternuts Beer & Ale
Church Brew Works
Ellicottville Brewing Co.
Erie Brewing Co.
Flying Bison Brewing Company
Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Penn Brewery
Red Star Brewery & Grille
Southern Tier Brewing Co.
Sprague Farm & Brew Works
Tröegs Brewing Company
Voodoo Brewing Co., LLC
Willoughby Brewing Co.
2009 Autumn House Poetry Prize and Autumn House Fiction Prize
Postmark Deadline: June 30
The winners will receive book publication, a $1,000 advance against royalties, and a $1,500 travel grant to participate in the 2009 Autumn House Master Authors Series in Pittsburgh. All finalists will be considered for publication. Final judge for the Poetry Prize is
Alicia Ostriker. Final judge for the Fiction Prize is Sharon Dilworth
(bio, interview).
All full-length collections of poetry 50-80 pages are eligible. Fiction submissions should be approximately 200-300 pages. All fiction sub-genres (short stories, short-shorts, novellas, or any combination of sub-genres) are eligible. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope (SASE) for contest results. Autumn House Press assumes no responsibility for lost or damaged manuscripts. All entries must be clearly marked "Poetry Prize" or "Fiction Prize" on the outside envelope. $25 entry fee (check or money order) must be enclosed. Send manuscript and fee to:
Autumn House Press
P.O. Box 60100
Pittsburgh, PA 15211
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Unkle John and the Gang
UPCOMING SHOWS:
Apr 25 -- Grounds for Change Coffeehouse /Allegheny College
(Meadville) May 22 -- (Unkle John Squared) Chef Grill (Bolivar,
NY) Jun 19 -- Sugar Lake Hotel (Cochranton) July 4 -- The Palms (Conneaut Lake)
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Recipe of the Week
Salmon With Parsley And Chive
Butter
Ingredients
4 4 - 6 ounce salmon filets, skin off
4 TS Butter
Salt
12 large whole parsley leaves
1 TS each chopped fresh chives, garlic chives, and
parsley
4 paper thin slices of lemon, peel and seeds removed
Cooking Instructions
Rub the salmon filets lightly with one tablespoon of the butter.
Sprinkle with salt. Leave at room temperature for 15 minutes.
This will help it cook more evenly.
Melt one more tablespoon butter in
the bottom of a large non-stick skillet.
Add the salmon filets, blood line
down, and press three large parsley leaves on top of each filet.
If you have filets that are thick on one side and thin on the
other, arrange with the thicker parts toward the center of the
skillet.
Cover and cook very gently on
medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until the fish is cooked to
mid-well, and is still bright pink and juicy in the center. Very
thick filets may take longer.
Remove filets and keep warm. Raise
the heat in the skillet to evaporate any liquid remaining from
the salmon. Add the chives, stir once, and add the final 2
tablespoons of butter. Remove from heat and stir until butter is
melted. It should be creamy. Add salt to taste, pour over
salmon, top with the lemon slice, and serve immediately.
If you don't have both regular and garlic chives, double the
amount of one of them. You might also substitute fresh dill,
cilantro, mint, lemon balm, chervil, green garlic leaves or
tarragon for the parsley or chives, but stick with a total of
only two kinds of herbs for the best clear flavor.
Pics Of The Week
There is no possible way this
is comfy!
I'll bet you never saw a storm
trooper like this in Star Wars?
Funny Video of the
Week
A
story that conveys a heart felt thought
A young man learns what's most important in life from the guy next door.
It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.
Over the phone, his mother told him, "Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday." Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.
"Jack, did you hear me?"
"Oh sorry, Mom Yes, I heard you. It's been so long since I thought of him. I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago," Jack said.
"Well, he didn't forget you. Every time I saw him he'd ask how you were doing. He'd reminisce about the many days you spent over 'his side of the fence' as he put it," Mom told him.
"I loved that old house he lived in," Jack said.
"You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man's influence in your life," she said
"He's the one who taught me carpentry," he said. "I wouldn't be in this business if it weren't for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important... Mom , I'll be there for the funeral," Jack said.
As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.
The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time.
Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap through space and time the house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture....Jack stopped suddenly.
"What's wrong, Jack?" his Mom asked.
"The box is gone," he said
"What box?" Mom asked.
"There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. Al l he'd ever tell me was 'the thing I value most,'" Jack said.
It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.
"Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him," Jack said. "I better get some sleep. I have an early flight home, Mom ."
It had been about two weeks since Mr. Belser died. Returning home from work one day Jack discovered a note in his mailbox. "Signature required on a package, no one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days," the note read.
Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. The small box was old and looked like it had been mailed a hundred years ago. The handwriting was difficult to read, but the return address caught his attention. "Mr. Harold Belser" it read. Jack took the box out to his car and ripped open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack's hands shook as he read the note inside.
"Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life." A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, as tears filling his eyes, Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch.
Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover.. Inside he found these words engraved: "Jack, thanks for your time! -Harold Belser."
"The thing he valued most was...my time"
Jack held the watch for a few minutes then called his office and cleared his appointments for the next two days. "Why?" Janet, his assistant asked.
"I need some time to spend with my son," he said.
"Oh, by the way, Janet, thanks for your time!"
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath
away ,"
Think about this. You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.
1. At least 2 people in this world love you so much they would die for you.
2.. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
4. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
5. You mean the world to someone.
6. If not for you, someone may not be living.
7. You are special and unique.
8. When you think you have no chance of getting what you want, you probably won't get it, but if you trust God to do what's best, and wait on His time, sooner or later, you will get it or something better.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good can still come from it.
10. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look: you most likely turned your back on the world.
11. Someone that you don't even know exists, loves you.
12. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.
13 . Always tell someone how you feel about them; you will feel much better when they know and you'll both be happy
14. If you have a great friend, take the time to let them know that they are great.
All
in a Days Work
Just
a Reminder to Check Your Fire Alarms & to Practice Fire
Safety
More
than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires and approximately
20,000 are injured. An overwhelming number of fires occur in the
home. There are time-tested ways to prevent and survive a fire.
It’s not a question of luck. It’s a matter of practicing and
planning ahead.
Check out Fire
Safety.org for ways to keep you and your family safe from
fires.
Be
sure to help our elderly have an escape plan and have a way to
contact someone should they become caught inside by a fire.
Ensure your elderly neighbor has someone checking in on them
daily.
Help
protect our senior citizens, they are our history, also our
present and future.
Check
out Sparky the Dog for
safety tips for kids, along with online games and printable.
Galleries
Erie Art Museum
411
State St., Erie
The Notebooks Of Frank Novel - January 23,2009 - April
18, 2009
Glass Growers Gallery
10 East 5th St., Erie
Betty Rositer:Felted
Wool Handbag Imbedded with Images Inspired by
Greg
Zbach's Photographs
March 21 to April 29, 2008
Museums
Erie Planetarium
356
West 6th St., Erie
The Explorers of Mauna Kea - Saturdays - 1:30 p.m.
The Haunting in Connecticut (PG-13)
12:15 12:40 2:40 3:10 5:05 5:40 7:30 8:10 9:55 10:35
Monsters vs. Aliens (PG)
11:30am 1:50 4:10 6:35 9:00
Monsters vs. Aliens 3D (PG)
RealD 3D 12:00 2:25 4:45 7:15 9:35
Duplicity (PG-13) 1:00 7:20
I Love You, Man (R) 11:50am 2:20 4:50 7:35 10:05
Knowing (PG-13) 12:30 3:25 4:00 7:10 10:00 10:20
Millcreek Mall Cinema 6
5800 Peach St. Erie
The International (R) 4:20 7:00
9:50
Coraline (PG) 4:40
He's Just Not That Into You (PG-13) 4:00 7:20 10:10
Hotel for Dogs (PG) 5:15 7:35 10:00
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)
5:10 7:30 9:40
Bedtime Stories (PG) 4:50 7:10 9:30
Frost/Nixon (R) 7:40 10:20
VIRTUAL NEW YORK
by Chuck Joy
Hipster Wordsmith
the archetypal New York
poet
a Times Square of poet,
a plain slice,
was with them and Rick
heard the theme from
“The Wire”
playing in his head
Laura of the black hair
the pale, pale skin had
stopped
writing in 1997, and
even then
mostly what she did was
sing
(sometimes Rick wished
he had
a poet for a
girlfriend)
but Laura was the one
to talk, Got a need to
read?
Wordsmith grinned, Yep,
and suddenly Rick found
his voice
to ask, Will you come
again
for our Grand Opening?
Hipster considered,
then said,
Maybe this is it, my
friend
Please
Lord: A Soldier's Prayer
by Rob
Taylor
Dear
Lord,
Please
tell my son that I was sorry
I was
not there when he was born
Tell
him that I missed his first step and the first time he said
"dada"
Tell
him that his first day of school was a story his mommy
told me in a letter from home
Let him
know that I wish I could be there to play catch with him
on a hot summer day and I will not be the one to cheer him
when he pitches his first no-hitter.
I will
not see the light in his eye when he brings home his first
of many true loves and I will not be there when he finally
chooses the one
I will
not be there to hear his son scream at the first moment of
life.
His
"papa" will not be there to hold him.
Dear
Lord, please do not tell him that when you last saw me I was
laying face down in Iraqi sand stained with my blood but
make sure to tell him that with my last breath I said for
you to tell him that I love him.
AREA EVENTS
Apr 19
(Mon) - PFLAG
Erie/Crawford County Book Fundraiser (JC Penney & Ruby
Tuesday concourse area, Millcreek Mall, Erie, PA) 11 AM to
6 PM. Support group for parents, friends and families of
gay people. PFLAG Erie/Crawford County Chapter will be
selling the "Enjoy The City Books" at the nonprofit Booth,
near JC Penney & Ruby Tuesday concourse area. Please stop
by or even sign up to help that day. Contact: Mark H.
Phone: (814) 454-1392 (John). Email
Apr 22
(Wed) -
Regional PR Professionals social networking to Discuss
Starting a PRSA Chapter in Northwestern Pennsylvania (Edinboro Hotel Bar, 100 Meadville St, Edinboro PA 16412)
5:30 PM . It’s Time for Some Old-School “Social
Networking!” Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar and
Restaurant Menu Available. Please R.S.V.P. by April 17 to:
Rick Liebel or Tony Peyronel
Apr 29
(Wed) - 100 Days of Change Celebration! (Bay
Breeze Lounge, 1001 French St, Erie, PA) 7 PM to 10 PM.
Celebrating 100 days of President Obama being in office!
We will be at the site of the former Erie for Change
Headquarters! Bring friends and a party attitude. Food and
drinks available at the bar (sorry no free food or drinks
here) Cake will be provided (while it lasts). Contact:
Mark Adams
May 1 (Fri) - G2H2 - Erie Gay Business Alliance social get together (Aoyama Japanese Steak House & Lounge, 970 Millcreek Mall, Erie, PA 16565) 6 PM - 8 PM. Gay Guy/Girl Happy Hour (G2H2) is a monthly get together for GLBT professionals and their colleagues and friends meet for networking. You can also sign up for the Erie Gay Business Alliance
email listEmail. Browse to
Facebook.
Imagining Nature: A
Journey in Painting and Writing
Sat, April 18, 1pm – 4pm
Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie, PA
Does your New Year’s resolution include getting creative or trying something new? Join artist Lee Steadman, writer John Repp and park naturalists for “Imagining Nature,” a series of workshops at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center on interpreting Presque Isle’s natural world through painting and writing. Sponsored by The Friends of the Tom Ridge Center and ArtsErie this year long, monthly series of workshops is for adults age 16 and up with no experience in art or writing needed. Participants may attend one or all sessions and must pre-register with a $5 per workshop fee. All materials and instruction are provided. Sessions meet at the TREC and may involve both indoor and outdoor activities. The “Imagining Nature” series of workshops will culminate in a public exhibit of participants’ work in early 2010.
Nelson's CD Drive Needs You!!!!!
This message mainly
concerns the bands and musicians. We are looking to
collect CD's from all the local bands, so that we may
send them to our troops. No matter how you feel about
the war the fact is that we have good people over there
who need to be reminded of home. So if you would like to
help us out on this just come in and drop off your CD's,
or mail them to...
Attn: CD Drive
Nelson's Tavern
1033 State St.
Erie, PA 16501
We appreciate any donation made to our
cause. Thanks for your participation in this drive.
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit
Sat, April 18, 4pm – 7pm
Messiah Lutheran Church - 2025 Eastern Ave , Wesleyville, PA 16510
Youth For Understanding exchange student program. Saturday, April 18th,2009...4PM - 7PM. Messiah Lutheran Church 2025 Eastern Ave. Wesleyville behind Country Fair. Tickets $6.00, Senior Citizens $5.00, 4 and under free. Chinese auction and bake sale, too! Take outs available.
Bowl for Kids' Sake
Sat Apr 18 6pm – Sat Apr 18 11pm
Family Services of NW PA - 5100 Peach Street , Erie, PA USA 16509
Support the #1 mentoring program in the country: Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Donations and money raised are used for local children.
Come at Bowl at Greengarden Lanes for Bowl for Kids' Sake.
Free food and great prizes. www.fsnwpa.org/bfks
814-866-4556
ERIE SPORTS
April 18,2009
High School Baseball
Quadruple Header - 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:00
p.m. - Jerry Uht Park
Erie Riverrats vs Harrisburg
Stampede - 7:00 p.m. - Erie Civic Center
The
rules for the contest are simple:
Erie Micro Brew Festival
Just
a Reminder to Check Your Fire Alarms & to Practice Fire
Safety
