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Erie PA News and Events for Tuesday April 4, 2006

Posted by Dennis on April 4, 2006

There is a possibility that Randy Brewer’s name could be returning to the ballot for the Spring primary for the1st Legislative District seat in the Pennsylvania State Assembly. Approximately 40 names on his nominating petition were challenged and he is appealing. Even his own signature was challenged. He signed his name Randy Brewer. The name he registered under was Randolph Brewer. Every Bill instead of William and Tom instead of Thomas were tossed. That’s being a little too picky.

The Iowa City Press-Citizen published an article today with Jovon Johnson saying he had nothing to do with the cell phones for Outback Bowl tickets scandal. Johnson, an all Big 10 selection at cornerback, said he bought his phone years ago before Jeremy Reed ever worked at Sprint IPCS. Reed was fired from the Sprint store and said he gave cell phones and free services in exchange for tickets.

A rare Lincoln Cent/Dime “Mule” that was found in Erie will be offered at auction. In the parlance of numismatists, a “mule” is “a coin or note with a mismatched obverse and reverse.” This may mean different types, different denominations, or even different countries. It is an exceptionally rare error, and specimens of this type are exceptionally prized by collectors. (Cripe who wrote this crap.) “Shortly after this phenomenon dropped from the mismatched dies,” said Greg Rohan, President of Dallas-based Heritage Auction Galleries, “it was discovered in Erie, Pennsylvania by someone who found the coin in a roll of 1999 cents obtained from a local bank. The discoverer then sold the piece to Dempsey and Baxter, a local jewelry store. Dempsey and Baxter held onto the piece until the present consignor ‘made them an offer they couldn’t refuse’ in 2003. The consignor had hoped to surprise his father with the coin as a Christmas gift; however, his father unexpectedly died on October 2 of that year, several days before the coin was actually to be purchased. The consignor went ahead and bought the coin after his father’s death and kept it alongside his other double-denomination errors.”

Members of the Erie SeaWolves arrived in town on Sunday. No word yet on exactly who they are. Every other team in the league released their roster except Erie.

The Silberman Recital Series continues with a performance by the Alexander String Quartet in the Ford Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, April 5 at 7:30 pm. The Quartet is made up of noted performers Zakarias Grafilo and Frederick Lifsitz, violins, Paul Yarbrough, viola and Sandy Wilson, cello. The event is free and open to the public.

Stand Up Against Hunger will take place on April 6 at 6 pm at JR’s Last Laugh Comedy Club. Headliner is Jimmy Carroll along with guest humorist Sheriff Bob Merski and Bill Rosenquest, JR’s Home Emcee. Two shows: 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. Call JR’s at 461-0911 for reservations. Proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania.

The musical “Brigadoon” will be performed at the Erie Playhouse April 6-9, 2006. For tickets and times call (814) 454-2852.

The Roadhouse Theatre will perform “Reservoir Dogs” Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm through May 6. Reservations are a must for this show and can be made by phone at (814) 456-5656 or in person at the Theatre Box Office, 145 West 11th Street. Box Office hours are 2-6 pm Tuesday – Saturday. The Theatre accepts cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Tickets remain ever affordable at the Roadhouse, $8 regular, $10 riser and $12 VIP. Students with ID can see the show for just $5.

Geriatrician and medical ethicist Jerald Winakur, MD, will speak at Allegheny College on Thursday, April 6 at 7:30 pm in the Tillotson Room of Cochran Hall. The talk, part of the college’s Lehman Medical Ethics Lecture Series, is free and open to the public.

Creating “heart-healthy families” is just one goal of the Gannon University Villa Maria School of Nursing. Toward that end, the school of nursing on Thursday, April 6 will host its annual community health fair. The event, titled “Family Fun Day: Get Up … Get Busy,” will be held from 4-7 pm at the Community Center at the John E Horan Garden Apartments, 2110 East 10th Street in Erie. A number of activities will be offered for young children, including Dino Jump, hula-hoop contests, and other games. Food and prizes also will be offered. The event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Villa Maria School of Nursing and the Housing Authority of the City of Erie.

Mercyhurst Prep has a production of “Hello, Dolly!” playing April 6, 7, 8 at 7 pm as well as matinee performances April 8, 9 at 2:30 pm. Tickets are $4 for students, $6 for seniors and $7 for adults.

The Builders Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania 46th annual Home Show takes place at the Family First Sports Park, 8155 Oliver Road, April 6-9.

The Erie Philharmonic will perform on Saturday April 8 at 8 pm at the Warner Theatre. This is Maestro Hugh Keelan’s farewell concert.

The Westminster Figure Skating Club of Erie annual spring show, “A Night on Broadway on Ice” takes place at Mercyhurst College Ice Arena in Erie PA at 7 pm on Saturday, April 8, and at 2 pm on Sunday, April 9. Professional figure skater Caryn Kadavy will perform in the show to Celtic Woman’s “Nella Fantasia.” Skaters of all ages and ability levels will take part in the two-hour show, which will feature nine solo performances by advanced skaters. Groups of skaters will perform to music from popular Broadway shows like “Mamma Mia,” “A Chorus Line,” “Oliver” and “The King and I.” The club’s three synchronized skating teams will perform as well. Advance tickets can be purchased from March 15 through April 8 at Debby’s Dance & Skate Shop, 3410 W 26th St., and The Dancewear Center, 3834 Liberty St. Tickets will also be available at the door. Tickets for adults are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Student and senior citizen tickets are $6 each and tickets for children 12 and under are $3. For more information about the show, contact show director Eileen Bidwell at 835-1478.

Jesse Cook returns Erie with his five piece band and his fiery passion of rumba flamenco guitar. Cook will be performing Saturday April 8 at 8 pm at the Mercyhurst College Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. To order tickets, call the box office at (814) 824-3000.

As part of its Holocaust Remembrance Film Series, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, will show the documentary “Paper Clips” on Monday, April 10, at 7 pm in 117 Reed Union Building. “Paper Clips” tells the moving story about how students at Whitwell Middle School in rural Tennessee responded to what had been to them a completely unfamiliar chapter in human history, the Holocaust. The film is free and open to the public.

Acclaimed as one of America’s most imaginative and inventive writers, Robert Coover opens the Mercyhurst Literary Festival on Tuesday, April 11, when he speaks in Taylor Little Theatre at 7:30 pm. His talk is free and open to the public.

The 5th annual Northwestern Pennsylvania Autism Society of America Walk for Autism will be held on Saturday, April 22 at Presque Isle State Park. Registration begins at 10 am with the walk starting at 11 am from Beach 1. You can print out a Walk Registration Form from here.

The Erie office of Pennsylvania Career Link will hold a job and career fair, the 2006 Erie CareerFair on April 25, 2006 from 11 am to 4 pm at the Zem Zem Shrine Club, 2525 West 38th Street, Erie PA.