September 2026: Back to (Old) School

Erie Reader: Volume 16, Issue 9

September 3rd, 2026 — September 30th, 2026

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A Lesson in Choosing from the Nation's Former Mom-in-Chief

by Chloe Forbes9/25/2026, 8:00 AM

Michelle Obama comes to Erie on Oct. 12th for a conversation at the Erie Insurance Arena

Negative Worlds: GARLOOS OF THE WORLD UNITE

by Nick Warren9/25/2026, 8:00 AM

Just Toyin' Witcha: Sept. 2026

by B. Toy9/24/2026, 11:00 AM

Mabeline's Poetry Corner: YOU BELIEVED

by Mabel Howard9/24/2026, 8:00 AM

May You Always Be Satisfied: Renee Elise Goldsberry at MIAC

by Erica Stewart9/23/2026, 8:00 AM

Broadway star showcases versatility on Mary D'Angelo stage

Album Review // Weezer // Weezer (Gold Album)

by Aaron Mook9/22/2026, 11:00 AM

Tree Talk: The Apple Tree

by Hannah Rhodes9/22/2026, 8:00 AM

America's naturalized fruit

Memories of Clark, Pt. 1

by Brad Pattullo9/21/2026, 11:00 AM

Bird of the Month: Northern Flicker

by Mary Birdsong9/21/2026, 8:00 AM

A flamboyant woodpecker

Hello Yellow Brick Road

by Thomas Taylor9/18/2026, 10:00 AM

Erie Philharmonic and Michael Cavanaugh return with The Music of Elton John

Take Your Beer For A Walk: PorchFest 2026

by Jeff McCullor9/18/2026, 8:00 AM

The perfectly paired event for a walkable beer

Tommy in Toon: Sept. 2026

by Tommy Link9/17/2026, 11:00 AM

This American Song Moves Forward to Play It in Reverse

by Nick Warren9/17/2026, 8:00 AM

How the Erie band stayed active over 15 years, evolving into a collective art project

Album Review // Phoebe Bridgers // Lost Weekend

by Nathaniel Clark9/16/2026, 1:00 PM

Edwina Tries… An Analog Day

by Edwina Capozziello9/16/2026, 8:00 AM

Unplugging from technology to reconnect with everything else

Gem City Style with Bobby Pape

by Jessica Hunter9/15/2026, 8:00 AM

An interview with the executive director of the Erie Philharmonic

Fridge Comics: September 2026

by Anthony Carson9/14/2026, 2:00 PM

Erie Reader Book Club: September 2026

by Ally Kutz9/14/2026, 12:00 PM

A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

Bringing 1812 Into the 21st Century

by Jonathan Burdick9/14/2026, 8:00 AM

A national museum on the shores of Lake Erie's bayfront

Fish That Talk: September 2026

by John Bavaro9/11/2026, 2:00 PM

Analog is so dumb

Local Album Review // Tony Grey featuring Bob James // Nostalgia

by Larry Wheaton9/11/2026, 12:00 PM

ComiCon Erie 2026: A Flagship Fan's Guide

by Thomas Taylor9/11/2026, 8:00 AM

Celebrating nine years at the Bayfront Convention Center

The Reader Beat Recap: September 2026

by Alana Sabol9/10/2026, 12:00 PM

A summary of August meetings

Shelf Life: The Stories of Four Local Physical Media Collectors

by Larry Wheaton9/10/2026, 8:00 AM

The analog artifacts of books, games, comics, and records

Erie's Zine Scene: Past and Present

by Erin Phillips9/9/2026, 7:00 AM

Why DIY self-publishing in real life has been, and always will be, a thing

Local Album Review // Matt "Broke" Boland // Omnium-Gatherum

by Nick Warren9/9/2026, 7:00 AM

Write the Epilogue to the Summer of Reading at Lake Erie Lit Fest

by Erin Phillips9/8/2026, 10:00 AM

Celebrating storytelling in all forms at Frontier Park

Harmony and Blessings Concert Series

by Edwina Capozziello9/8/2026, 8:00 AM

Ongoing music series offerings for September

PA 250 Power and Purpose Wellness Event

by Gretchen Gallagher-Durney9/7/2026, 10:00 AM

Celebrate with Billy Blanks while supporting Bethany Outreach Center

September is PACA-ed with Great Shows

by Ally Kutz9/7/2026, 8:00 AM

PACA puts on two very different but excellent shows

Closer to Fine: Folk Rock Duo The Indigo Girls Come to Chautauqua

by Larry Wheaton9/5/2026, 8:00 AM

An interview with Emily Saliers ahead of their regional performance

Coyote vs. Acme is a Minor Miracle

by Forest Taylor9/4/2026, 12:00 PM

That's all folks!

Come From Near or Far for Come From Away at the Erie Playhouse

by Cara Suppa9/4/2026, 11:00 AM

Seemingly simple setpieces belie intricate staging

Arts and Drafts Comes Pouring Back Again

by B. Toy9/4/2026, 8:00 AM

70 visual artists and 12 bands make for a fabulous weekend

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma is Messy in All the Best Ways

by Forest Taylor9/3/2026, 3:00 PM

Scream queen

Late Night at the Movies Premieres at The Movies at Meadville

by Nick Warren9/3/2026, 1:00 PM

Catch the no-budget local project in the very same place it was filmed

An Afternoon of Fantastical Delights

by Cassandra Gripp9/3/2026, 11:00 AM

Third annual Gem City Renaissance Festival returns

Returning Ready to Learn

by Natalyn Gibbs, Ed.D., superintendent and CEO of Erie's Public Schools9/3/2026, 9:00 AM

How Erie's Public Schools and families build a future-ready Erie

From the Editors: Sept. 2026

by The Editors9/3/2026, 8:00 AM

To have and to hold

Featured Events

Today Tomorrow This Weekend

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Performing Arts

Oct. 18th, 2 PM

The US Constitution And Our Republic: Will We Keep It?

Community & Causes

Oct. 19th, 7 PM to 8:30 PM

Great Gourds!

Hobbies & Interests

Oct. 20th, 6 PM to 8 PM

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