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Upcoming Erie Concerts and Shows:
March 7: Motley Crue w/ Hinder, Last Vegas, Theory of a Deadman, Tullio Arena (tickets)
March 22: New Kids on the Block, Tullio Arena (tickets on sale 1/24)
March 29: Comedian Lewis Black, Warner Theatre (tickets)
This Week’s Events
Terrence Cavanaugh, the recently appointed president and CEO of Erie Insurance Group, will be the guest speaker at the Manufacturer and Business Association’s February Eggs ‘n’ Issues briefing, starting at 8 am Tuesday, February 24 at the Association’s Conference Center, 2171 West 38th Street at Pittsburgh Avenue. To register for this briefing, contact Tracy Shepard at (814) 833-3200 or (800) 815-2660. Cost is $30 for members, $60 for nonmembers.
The Women’s Round Table of Erie presents “Interesting Women Doing Interesting Things” by Atty Nadia Harvard at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, February 24 at the Erie Maennorchor Club, 1607 State Street in Erie, PA. The presentation will be on ethical wills. For reservations contact Hospitality Director, Jill Marince, (814) 392-1577.
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, and LORD Corporation will host an information session for the LORD Scholarship Program—a unique program for students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in engineering, technical and science disciplines at Penn State Behrend. The information session will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Samuel P. “Pat” Black III Conference Center located in the Research and Economic Development Center (REDC) at Penn State Behrend. Parking will be available in the REDC deck located on Technology Drive, off Jordan Road.
State Representatives Michele Brooks (R – Crawford, Lawrence and Mercer), Pat Harkins (D – Erie), John Hornaman (D – Erie), Brad Roae (R – Crawford) and Flo Fabrizio (D – Erie) will address area business and community leaders during a legislative luncheon starting at noon Wednesday, February 25, at the Association’s Conference Center, 2171 West 38th Street. Registration begins at 11:45 a.m. The legislative panel will provide insight on issues such as health-care reforms, business taxes, labor laws and tort reform, and the 2009-10 state budget. Following their discussion, they will take part in a question-and-answer session. To register for this briefing, contact Tracy Shepard at 814/833-3200 or 800/815-2660. Cost is $30 for members; $60 for nonmembers; and includes lunch.
Allegheny College will host a presentation, titled “Fixing America’s Economy,” by representatives of the Coalition for a Prosperous America on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. in Ford Chapel. Steve Onyeiwu, associate professor of economics at Allegheny College and co-director of the college’s managerial economics program, will open the program with a brief analysis of the state of manufacturing in the United States and in northwestern Pennsylvania, putting the current situation into a historical context.
Science journalist Dava Sobel, the award-winning author of the best-sellers Galileo’s Daughter and Longitude, will speak at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, at 7:30 pm on Thursday, February 26, in the Samuel P “Pat” Black III Conference Center in the college’s Research and Economic Development Center (REDC). Admission is FREE and open to the public; parking will be available in the REDC deck located on Technology Drive, off Jordan Road.
Erie’s favorite event is right around the corner. The 18th Annual Erie Trivia Night Challenge will be held on Thursday, February 26 at the Avalon Hotel, 16 West Tenth Street, Erie. The event will benefit children in the Achievement Center’s Physical Rehabilitation programs. Participants in the event will be treated to an evening of lavish raffles, a silent auction; dinner fit for a king, and of course, the coveted Achiever’s Title. “Captain Dan” Geary will be returning as our master of ceremonies. “Captain Dan” will be navigating participants through three rounds of rip-roaring, mind-teasing Erie trivia questions to arrive at the infamous, “final question.” Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with the trivia to start at 7 p.m. Cost is $50 per person or $400 per table of eight. Dinner and game play included. For more information, call Susan A. Smith at 814-459-2755, Ext. 1115.
February 27 will be the Erie Art Museum’s Nouveau, a party serioes for 20-40 somethings. African safari theme features African textiles, drumming circle, tie dye workshop, donation bar…and a dose of new. Sponsored by PNC Bank, Erie Times News, Bob FM, Molly Brannigans, Bud American Ale
On Saturday, February 28th from 2-4 PM, PennEnvironment and the Clean Air Council are hosting a conversation on building a green economy with Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper; Pennsylvania State Representatives Patrick Harkins and John Hornaman of Erie at Gannon University. Specifically, the Congresswoman Dahlkemper will discuss her efforts to revitalize northwestern Pennsylvania’s economy with clean energy – such as solar and wind power through the federal economic recovery package. You can RSVP here.
March Events
Educators from Erie County can find the cure for their cabin fever at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street, on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 from 4:30-7p.m. Educators from all disciplines and age levels can earn Act 48 credit. “The Cabin Fever Getaway is an opportunity for educators of students in grades K-12 in all disciplines to familiarize themselves with the Erie Art Museum’s tour and educational programs, meet artists, explore exhibits and earn Act 48 credit,” said Kelly Armor, Erie Art Museum education and folk art director. Cost is $10 per person in advance or $12 at the door. Contact Jeff or Stephanie at the Museum, (814) 459-5477 or email Stephanie@erieartmuseum.org.
Shawn Driscoll, a vice president of T Rowe Price Group will discuss the investment management firm’s stock selection process in the Finance Speaker Series at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Driscoll’s presentation is FREE and open to the public. It will be held at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 3, in the Samuel P “Pat” Black III Conference Center on the first floor of the college’s Research and Economic Development Center (REDC). Parking is available in the REDC deck on Technology Drive, off Jordan Road.
The Guelcher Film Series at Mercyhurst College will screen In Bruges on March 4 at 2:15 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $4 for students, $3 for President’s Card holders and Mercyhurst students are free. This is also available for rental at Blockbuster and Netflix if you can’t make it.
Uncovering the most cost-effective energy improvement projects through the use of energy audits and thermal imaging are two topics the Energy Roundtable will tackle during their next quarterly meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive.Registration for the March 5 meeting begins at 8:45 a.m., with the program running from 9 a.m. to noon. The agenda for the meeting includes: Using Energy Audits to Save You Money and The Use of IR Thermal Imaging in Energy Auditing. To register, call 814/456-6299, fax 814/459-6058 or e-mail jmiller@nwirc.org. There is no charge for the event.
Abstract thinking, glasses clinking, free admission, artist demos, live music combine for the first Gallery Night of 2009 on March 6 from 7-10 p.m. Accents By The Bay, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Glass Growers Gallery, Kada Gallery, Ralph Miller Jewelers & Gallery, Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse, Schuster Gallery at Gannon University, Urraro Gallery and the galleries at the Erie Art Museum will host Gallery Night. Always a popular way to get around Gallery Night, EMTA’s Bayliner will be providing free 1 hour shuttle transportation from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Trolley maps and schedules are available at each gallery or by calling the Erie Art Museum at 814-459-5477.
Erie Promotions & Expos, Inc. is proud to announce the return of the greatest Sport & Travel Expo to ever appear in Erie, PA. The ERIE SPORT & TRAVEL EXPO will be held at the new Bayfront Convention Center from March 6th – 8th. The state of the art building will be filled with attractions, exhibits, displays, and interactive games. Fun and educational for all ages. Here is a coupon for a dollar off admission.
There will be a book and media sale on Friday, March 6, from 3:00 – 8:00 and Saturday, March 7, from 8:00 – 3:00 at Mercyhurst Prep School, 538 E. Grandview Blvd. Donations of books, audio tapes, CDs, DVDs, and children’s board/computer games are needed. Donations can be taken directly to the main office of MPS or can be picked up by calling 572-4669. For further information, call Marisa Moks-Unger at 459-4042. Books and media offered at great prices. A bake sale will also be featured both days. All proceeds of the sale will benefit the Performing Arts Department of Mercyhurst Prep.
The kick off the re-election campaign for Lynn Case Craker, Millcreek Tax Collector, will be held at the Ringside Restaurant, 32nd and Sterrettania Rd on March 8, 2009. Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. along with a basket raffle. Cost is $10 per person. For more information, call Lynn at (814) 873-6607 or (814) 838-8666 or email.
A Pride Picnic Meeting will be held on March 8 at Panera’s Yorktown, 2501 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505 at 2 PM. We will be meeting to discuss planning for the 17th Annual Erie Pride Picnic, which will be held on Sunday, June 13 from 1 to 6 PM at the Rotary Pavilion at Presque Isle State Park, Erie PA Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Email: info@eriegaynews.com.
Erie for Change Meeting will hold a meeting on March 12 at Matthew’s Trattoria. They plan to discuss economic and other forms of development in the Erie area. We look forward to seeing you and creating a plan of action for change in Erie County! Thank you for your anticipated participation… For more info, contact Lisa at lmastark@yahoo.com or call Matthew’s at (814) 459-6458.
On Thursday, March 12, 2009 from 6 – 8 p.m., celebrate the Birthday of Girl Scouting by re-connecting with your inner Girl Scout! Enjoy Girl Scout Cookies and Thin Mintinis, while sharing your sweetest Girl Scout memories. Bring your friends – and make s’more! Featuring complementary appetizers and soft drinks, plus cash bar (for guests 21 or over). Hosted by the Girl Scout Alumnae Association; this event is designed for adult Girl Scout Alumnae and other friends of Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania. Location: Matthew’s Trattoria & Martini Lounge. Cost: free
Gannon University’s Erie Chamber Orchestra will hold its next concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 at First United Methodist Church, 707 Sassafras St. The concert will feature as soloist Bruce R. Gingrich (organist). Gannon University’s Erie Chamber Orchestra is conducted and directed by Bruce Morton Wright. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 814-871-7755.
Think you have what it takes to sing the National Anthem at a Double-A baseball game? Well here is your chance. The Erie SeaWolves announce today their National Anthem tryouts will be held Saturday, March 21 at the Erie Playhouse. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and tryouts begin at 12 p.m. Those interested in auditioning will perform the National Anthem for a panel of judges. Auditions must be performed a capella. For more information about the National Anthem tryouts, please contact Carol Trumbo at (814) 456-1300 or via email at ctrumbo@seawolves.com.
Gannon University’s Schuster Gallery will host its next exhibit, “The Woman Artist,” from March 27 through May 27, with an Artist Reception scheduled for April 24. The exhibit will feature the works of women locally and regionally. Schuster Gallery is located on the third floor of the University’s Nash Library, 619 Sassafras St., and is open during regular library hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to midnight; Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Free and open to the public. For more information on the exhibit, contact Gannon’s Schuster Program for the Arts at 814-871-5467.
Gannon University on Saturday, March 28 will host its annual International Night celebration. International Night includes a dinner buffet, beginning at 6 p.m., with foods representative of different countries. Cultural performances and entertainment will begin at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held in Gannon University’s Hammermill Center, Peach Street and South Park Row. Tickets are priced as follows: children 10 and under, free; students with ID and children ages 11-18, $5; military and senior citizens, $10; all others, $15. For more information on the event, contact the Gannon University International Student Office at 814-871-7030.
On March 31, the Renaissance City Women’s Choir: Lesbians Creating Change Through The Power Of Music (Edinboro University, Alexander Music Center Recital Hall, Edinboro, PA) 8 PM. Free and Open to the Public Sponsored by the EUP Women’s History Month Committee and the EUP President’s Commission on the Status of Gay Men, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgender People, and Allies Reception to follow the event – open to the public. This is the closing event of Women’s History Month at Edinboro University!
April Events
The 2009 Erie Microbrew Festival will be held April 18, 2009 at the Brewerie in the Union Station. There will be two sessions: 1 – 4:00 p.m., and 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets will be $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
April Events
Environmentalist, activist and attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak on “Our Environmental Destiny” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15 in Ford Chapel at Allegheny College. Kennedy will discuss the role that our natural surroundings play in our work, our health and our identity as Americans. Using examples gathered from relevant art, history, litigation and literature, he will remind listeners of their responsibility to protect and preserve the environment for future generations.
The Erie Micro Brew Festival presented by WQLN and the Brewerie at Union Station will be held Saturday, April 18 at the Brewerie at Union Station in Erie, PA. This year’s fest features 25 craft brewers and a new event called the Sweet Treats Fair – a malty good time full of gourmet ice cream and soda for all the designated drivers. Two sampling sessions – 1-4 pm and 5-8 pm. Tickets are available now at The Brewerie at Union Station, The Beer and Pop Discount Warehouse, and online.
