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Erie PA News and Events for Monday April 24, 2006

On the date in 1998, 14 year old Andrew Wurst shot and killed science teacher John Gillette and wounded two others at the James W Parker Middle School graduation dance at Nick’s Place in Edinboro. Wurst is serving 30 to 60 years in prison.

You would think that the price of water would be pretty inexpensive in Erie since we are next to a huge fesh water supply, Lake Erie. Wrong. The price of water is actually less expensive in places like Phoenix and Mesa AZ.

The Sheryl Crow concert at the Erie Civic Center Tullio Arena has been rescheduled for July 13. Tickets from the March 22nd show that was postponed will be honored for the new date.

The Erie SeaWolves crushed Binghamton 15-4. Kurt Airoso had two home runs, drove in four runs and scored four runs, Kody Kirkland drove in five runs and Mike Rabelo homered. The SeaWolves open a 3 game series at Bowie tonight.

The Erie Freeze beat Syracuse 44-22. At least one Syracuse player refused to play in the game because the team hasn’t been paid in a month. Officials with the Syracuse Soldiers said the league owns the team. The league said the team is owned by Rick Pogue of Las Vegas.

The Gannon women’s lacrosse team (9-5) hosts Mercyhurst (8-7) tonight at 7 pm at Gannon University Field.

Allegheny College will celebrate Founder’s Day, officially established in 1908 to celebrate the College’s past, present and future, today, April 24, 2006. A ceremony commemorating the day will take place at noon in the Campus Center lobby. The ceremony will begin with a welcome by President Richard Cook and include selected readings by students, a senior class gift presentation, a presentation of a Founder’s Day drawing, and the singing of the Alma Mater. The celebration will conclude with a large birthday cake. The celebration is free and open to the public.

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.

The concert choir at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, will observe Holocaust Remembrance Day with a performance of “Holocaust Cantata: Songs from the Camps.” Cellist Jacqueline Black will join pianist Debbie Hayes to accompany the Behrend choir. The concert will be held at 6 pm on Tuesday, April 25, in the Smith Chapel. It is free and open to the public.

Ewabo brings the sweet sounds of the islands to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, for the final presentation in this year’s Rhythms of Life cultural series. The country’s preeminent steel orchestra will give a free performance at the college from noon until 1 pm on Tuesday, April 25. They will appear in Bruno’s Cafe in the Reed Union Building; listeners are encouraged to purchase or bring a lunch to enjoy.

The Tony Award and Pulitzer prize winning Broadway musical ‘Rent’ plays the Warner Theatre in Erie on Apr 26. Some tickets are still available.

Gannon University’s Schuster Theatre production of “Fool for Love” by Sam Shepard is scheduled for 8 pm Wednesday-Saturday, April 26-29. Tickets are $5 each. For more information, call the box office at 814-871-7494.

Critically acclaimed historian Thomas Fleming, author of a dozen books on the American Revolution and a distinguished historical novelist, will speak on “Washington’s Secret War” Wednesday, April 26, at 7 pm in Walker Recital Hall at Mercyhurst College. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Andy Dick and Marshall Cook will be at Edinboro for the for the East and North coast premiere of their new movie “Danny Roane: First Time Director” on Thursday April 27. Tickets are free for Edinboro students and $6.50 for the general public. Doors at 7:30 pm at the Louis C Cole Memorial Auditorium with the film starting at 8:30 pm.

Dashboard Confessional’s Chris Carrabba along with Ben Lee will play a concert at Gannon University on Thursday, April 27 at 8 pm at Gannon’s Hammermill Center, Peach Street and South Park Row. I’ve had Ben Lee’s “Catch My Disease” stuck in my head for a month. Tickets for the general public are priced at $15 and can be purchased at the front desk of Gannon’s Waldron Center, 124 West Seventh Street. For more information, contact the university’s Activities Programming Board at 814-871-7766.

The Cat Nation Fanciers 17th Annual All-Breed Cat Show willbe held at the JMC Ice Arena, 423 West 38 Street, from 10-4 on April 29 and 30. Cost is $5 per person.

The Erie area March of Dimes WalkAmerica will take place at Presque Isle State Park of April 30. With Jenny very pregnant, Eden (Stephanie) is walking for her. Every year, half a million babies in the U.S. are born prematurely. Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death and many life long disabilities. The funds we raise in WalkAmerica support research that saves babies’ lives. Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Click here to sponsor the Erie Bloggers team.

The Allegheny College Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Ronald Stitt, will present a concert on Sunday, April 30 at 3:15 pm in Shafer Auditorium. Pre-concert music will be provided by the Allegheny Trombone Ensemble. Admission is free.

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