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Erie PA News and Events for Thursday October 12, 2006
Posted by Dennis on October 12, 2006
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The University of Maine at Presque Isle recently announced the appointment of Jim Stepp as dean of students. Stepp received his bachelor’s degree in secondary education and his master’s degree in college administration from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He recently completed the course work toward his doctorate in higher education at the University of Maine.
Jim Madden will perform this evening, Thursday Oct 12 from 7-9:15 pm as part of the Cool Jazz Series at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. Enjoy an assortment of light hors d’oeuvres while sipping a beverage of your choice (BYOB - Bring Your Own Bottle- Wine or Beer). Advance tickets $7.50 each, $10 at the door.
Mercyhurst College is holding their parents weekend Oct 13-15. There are a number of events planned.
The Erie Zoo 18th annual Zoo Boo runs October 13-30, 6-9 pm nightly. Admission is $4.50 for adults (ages 12 and up), $3 for kids 2-11 with children under 2 admitted free.
“Bat Boy: The Musical” (based on a story in the Weekly World News) is now playing at the Roadhouse Theatre. First produced by the Roadhouse Theatre in 2005, the original Erie production of this raucous show received rave reviews. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm, through October 21st. Tickets are $10 with students at $7. Reservations can be made by phone at 814-456-5656 or in person at the Roadhouse Theatre 145 West 11th Street. Box Office hours are 2-6 PM Tuesday - Saturday. Recommended for mature audiences.
The Erie Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Bruce Morton Wright, and in residency at Gannon University, will present the second concert of its 29th Anniversary Season on October 13, 2006 in the Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel at Gannon University, 512 Peach Street, Erie, PA at 7:30 pm. The featured soloist will be Saxophonist Patrick Jones. The concert will consist of performances of the Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No 6 Le Matin/ Jacques Ibert - Concertino da Camera for Alto Saxophone and the Joseph Haydn Symphony No 83 in g (La Poule) (Paris.) You are cordially invited to attend this performance. The concert is free of charge; however, because of the popularity of these events, seating in Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel is somewhat limited and is on a first come, first served basis.
Arthur’s Halloween will be performed at the Erie Playhouse Oct 13-15, 20-22. Everyone’s favorite aardvark returns in an original musical production by Charles Corritore and Michael Malthaner based on the children’s book sensation by Erie native Marc Brown.
Celebrate being a cancer free survivor with your family and friends during GROW for LIFE’s Breast Cancer Outreach. The event will be filled with learning and the ins-and-outs of breast cancer survival. There will be demonstrations, fine food and DVD showings. Plan to share your photos of future generations, special people and animals in your life. A silent auction of lily arrangements will be held, and fine music permeates the atmosphere. The event will be held Saturday, October 14 from 11 am to 1 pm at the GROW For Life Headquarters, 1640 Market Street Ext, Warren PA.
Lost Embrace will be shown Monday, Oct 16, as part of the annual International Film Series at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. The film begins at 7 pm in 117 Reed Union Building. Admission to the showing is free and open to the public; English subtitles have been added to the original Spanish dialogue.
Internationally recognized autism expert Mark L Sundberg, PhD, will be visiting the Dr Gertrude Barber National Institute on Thursday and Friday, October 19 and 20, for a two-day seminar. The topic of his program is “Recent Advances in the use of Verbal Behavior for Language Assessment and Intervention for Children with Autism.” Registration fee for professionals is $275 and $100 for family members and students. The seminar is approved for Continuing Education Credits for Psychologists, Applied Behavior Analysts, Speech Language Pathologists and school personnel. For more information or registration, contact Maggie Sholtis at (814) 480-6830 or MaggieS@BarberInstitute.org.
Jr’s Last Laugh Comedy Club 3rd Annual Laugh Your Sash Off takes place October 19. Tickets are only $10 and Jr’s is generously donating half of the proceeds to Girl Scouts of Penn Lakes Council. Sign up now, only 300 seats are available. The entire club is reserved for Girl Scout parents, adult Girl Scouts, their family and friends. Come early for dinner and drinks, the kitchen opens at 5 pm. The headliner will perform at 7:30 pm.
“Monster Black Holes” will be the topic of the next Open House Night in Astronomy at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Roger Knacke, professor of physics and astronomy and director of the college’s School of Science, will present this free program at 7:30 pm Friday, Oct 20, in 101 Behrend Science Building.
Celebrate Halloween at the 46th annual Holiday Festival and Spaghetti Dinner sponsored by the Dr Gertrude A Barber National Institute on Sunday, Oct 29 from 11 am - 5 pm. Kids and families will love “Barber Boo,” a celebration of free activities such as games and crafts, hay rides, and trick or treating through the Barber National Institute. Bingo, games of chance, theme basket raffles and Christmas crafts for adults. A spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings; tickets just $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 4-12 and free for youngsters under age three. For information, call 453-7661.
The students of Toni and Guy in Erie, 930 Peach Street, are holding a fund raiser on November 4 from 9 am - 4:30 pm called “Healing Hands for Hunger.” This event is to raise money and donations for the Second Harvest Food Bank. For every five pounds of food you bring in you get a free five minute chair massage, also for every $5 you donate you also will receive a five minute chair massage. ALL proceeds go to the Second Harvest Food Bank. All massages will be done by students that will be supervised by their instructors.
The Goo Goo Dolls will play a concert at the Warner Theatre in Erie Tuesday December 5. Tickets are on sale now.
Posted by Dennis at October 12, 2006 7:18 AM
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University of Maine at Presque Isle??!????
Posted by: Jenson at October 12, 2006 9:52 AM
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