Erie's Favorite Christmas Party Returns to Lavery Brewing Company
Local rockers raise money for Erie's enduring success
SATURDAY, DEC. 14
Deck the Halls with boughs of giving. For a fourth year, "Erie's Favorite Christmas Party" will bring cheer to a local nonprofit with the help of area musicians (led by Erie's Half Glass) and the Lavery Brewing Company.
In the past, the Bunker concert event has raised money for Erie DAWN and Big Brothers & Sisters — this year The Emerging Erie Fund (EEF) will be on the nice list. EEF "is a group of young people working to empower emerging leaders to create a lasting impact in their community through collective giving."
The Emerging Erie Fund is a field of interest fund housed at the Erie Community Foundation overseen by an advisory board that awards annual grants to support Erie's people and places.
Anthony James Amatangelo, of the bands Fox Grotto and Half Glass, is a member of EEF. "I want to try and grow the show each year and I see this as a step in that direction," Amatangelo notes. "The show's usually modest donation can now be a part of a much larger one that makes a discernible impact every year."
Amatangelo continues, "In the theme of growth, EEF has a built-in network of members and other donors that may not be in tune with the local music scene. So we can reach an entirely new audience and increase participation, hopefully resulting in an increase in donations."
In keeping with the holiday spirit, all the bands are donating their time and talent. Along with Half Glass and Fox Grotto, you'll hear the pop-punk stylings of LADDERS, and hoping to stay off the naughty list is Vices, who will also be using this event to release their debut record.
Everyone knows that the holiday season is a time of giving, but it's particularly important to Amatangelo: "For a lot of people, for any number of reasons, this is not an easy time of year. And as my parents have always taught my sisters and me — we have a very good, fortunate life and it's our responsibility to share that with people. So this is not only a show to raise money for charity, but an event for people to gather, spread some cheer, create some memories and hopefully add a little light to their holiday season."
So, saddle up the reindeer and pull on those stockings, then head to the Bunker in your most festive yuletide attire, and spread some joy this Christmas season.
Doors at 5:30 p.m., Music begins at 7 p.m. // Lavery Brewing Co. Bunker, 128 W. 12th St. Rear // $5 at Door // 18+ (unless accompanied by an adult) // For info: facebook.com/halfglassrockmusic
