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Dramashop Closes Inaugural Season with "The Pillowman"

by Ben Speggen5/31/2012, 1:22 PM
The stirring tale of Katurian, a young writer, captured and interrogated by police officers in a totalitarian state for crimes he?s unaware of, ?The Pillowman? features an Orwellian-esque society spiced with bits of Kafka and Camus, yielding a Stygian story where audiences find themselves laughing at the absurd yet dry humor McDonagh?s known for.

Live Music Preview: Instead of Sleeping

by Alex Bieler5/31/2012, 1:14 PM
Drawing from bands like Minus the Bear and Brand New, Instead of Sleeping started back in 2009, with Sweeney, drummer Corey McClain, bassist Tony ?Wolfman? Tortella, and guitarist and keyboardist Woody Wright making up today?s lineup.

Pick of the Week: The Erie Wild Rib Cook Off and Music Festival

by Alex Bieler5/31/2012, 1:11 PM
Even if you don?t eat meat, you can still have a good time at the Rib Cook Off.

About Town: L'Arche Celebrates 40 Years

by Rebecca Styn5/31/2012, 12:55 PM
"To be human is to be bonded together, each with our own weaknesses and strengths, because we need each other.?

Live Music Preview: Black and Red Party at Scotty's Martini Lounge

by Alex Bieler5/3/2012, 10:59 AM
Scotty's Martini Lounge will be hosting the Black & Red Party at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 5.

Pick of the Week: Paraag Shukla

by Jay Stevens5/3/2012, 10:56 AM
Expert on Afghanistan politics and policy to speak at the Jefferson Educational Society

Upfront: Commence to Commemoratin'!

by Cory Vaillancourt5/2/2012, 9:08 AM
Prepare for Perrymania!

Pick of the Week: Matthew Shipp

by Rebecca Styn4/4/2012, 9:42 AM
Pianist Matthew Shipp plays the Erie Art Museum on April 12

"Pictures in Motion"

by Ben Speggen3/21/2012, 3:56 PM
Live Performance Preview: Shows March 23 and 24 at Erie Art Museum.

St. Patrick's Day Recap: A Sober Man's Perspective

by Alex Bieler3/21/2012, 10:14 AM
A sober look at Erie's favorite day of drinking

Live Music Preview: Zack Orr

by Alex Bieler3/21/2012, 10:11 AM
The nimble-fingered guitarist will be toning it down at Molly Brannigans Saturday, March 24.

Pick of the Week: The Clarks Play P.I. Downs & Casino

by Ben Speggen3/21/2012, 10:08 AM
The Clarks Play P.I. Downs & Casino

About Town: Guns and Nuns

by Rebecca Styn3/21/2012, 9:52 AM
Only in Erie, Pa. in the course of one day can one go to two charitable events?one involving the police, gambling, and firearms and the other involving a ministry of women who have vowed to serve God.

One on One with Jim Gaffigan

by Rebecca Styn3/7/2012, 9:00 AM
Bacon, Hot Pockets, and bologna, and many other important topics.

Pick of the Week

by Courtney McGraw2/23/2012, 1:57 PM
The Barstool Open
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