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K2 Madness
Erie Reader: Volume 5, Issue 25
December 9th, 2015 — December 22nd, 2015
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K2 Madness
by Ryan Smith
12/9/2015, 4:00 PM
Synthetic cannabinoid abuse spikes in Erie.
Overlooking the East Side
by Josh Morgan (with Civitas members Lisa Austin and Adam Trott)
12/9/2015, 3:45 PM
Viaduct SOS: Stop city hall's biggest mistake since the downtown mall.
Six Year Stretch and Strangers and Liars Rock Sherlock's
by Ryan Smith
12/9/2015, 3:30 PM
Six Year Stretch and Strangers and Liars are bringing their best bags of grooves to Sherlock's.
Erie Theater Company Presents Langston Hughes' Black Nativity
by Ben Speggen
12/9/2015, 3:15 PM
Erie Theater Company will conclude its inaugural season with a one-night-only exploration of Langston Hughes' Black Nativity.
Geeked Out: It's about damn time!
by John Lindvay
12/9/2015, 3:00 PM
Jessica Jones is the latest Netflix Original Series in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Gnosis Mines for Silver Matter at their CD Release Party
by Nick Warren
12/9/2015, 2:45 PM
Erie favorites Gnosis have their new album in mind.
Hundredth Headlines at Basement Transmissions
by Tommy Shannon
12/9/2015, 2:30 PM
Hundredth is bringing their sound to Basement Transmissions, along with Capsize, Royal/Revise, Motives, and Hellsent.
Shovels and Rope // Busted Jukebox Vol. 1
by Nick Warren
12/9/2015, 2:15 PM
While no masterpiece, it's a respectable little modern-folk mixtape.
Made Here, Paid Here
by Jim Wertz
12/9/2015, 2:00 PM
Great gifts made in Erie
Kraus Department Store
by Matt Swanseger
12/9/2015, 1:45 PM
If they don't have it, you don't need it ... but Erie needs them.
Madball Sets it Off at Sherlock's
by Tommy Shannon
12/9/2015, 1:30 PM
Legendary New York Hardcore band Madball is coming to Erie, playing alongside a set of Lake Effect Hardcore veterans.
Punk Rock Holds True at Bobby's Place
by Nick Warren
12/9/2015, 1:15 PM
Bobby's Place will be bringing together bands that share the same DIY roots on Saturday, Dec. 12.
ER Sports: A tribute to Dan Brabender
by James R. LeCorchick
12/9/2015, 1:00 PM
Dan Brabender is a true sports historian with unmatched knowledge of past greats from Erie athletics.
Sudakistan // Caballo Negro
by Nick Warren
12/9/2015, 12:45 PM
Imagine this album as mistranslated world music, as told by the MC5.
Erie at Large: Next Generation 911
by Jim Wertz
12/9/2015, 12:30 PM
Erie County's emergency call centers lead the nation in the Next Generation 911.
Why Congress Must Support the Iran Nuclear Deal
by William G. Sesler, ESQ.
12/9/2015, 12:15 PM
Introducing an online series of six articles exploring the JCPOA.
Punk Rock Flea Market at Basement Transmissions
by Tommy Shannon
12/9/2015, 11:45 AM
Fear not, fellow bargain hunters. Basement Transmissions has just the cure to your winter blues: the Punk Rock Flea Market.
Next Fall: A Staged Reading at Dramashop
by B. Toy
12/9/2015, 11:30 AM
Next Fall paints a portrait of modern romance, asking hard questions about commitment, love, and faith.
Sunn O))) // Kannon
by Nick Warren
12/9/2015, 11:15 AM
Soak up the drone metal swells of Sunn O)))'s latest album Kannon.
Just Toyin' Witcha: December 9, 2015
by B. Toy
12/9/2015, 11:00 AM
Just Toyin' Witcha Presents a Tribute to the Neighborhoods of Erie ... Little Italy.
Flash Trumps Substance at GOP Commonwealth Club Luncheon
by Ben Speggen
12/9/2015, 10:55 AM
Pennsylvania Republicans unleash a bull in a china shop.
News of the Weird: December 9, 2015
by Chuck Shepherd
12/9/2015, 10:45 AM
Now DJs can spin records of the spin cycle.
Growing Erie by Feeding Erie
by Ben Speggen
12/9/2015, 10:30 AM
It's time to embrace, celebrate, and champion the culinary arts of Erie.
Just a Thought: December 9, 2015
by Katie Chriest
12/9/2015, 10:15 AM
Orwell was right. War is peace. And vice versa.
From the Editors: December 9, 2015
by The Editors
12/9/2015, 10:00 AM
We must cultivate our garden.
Twelfth Night Continues at Gannon University's Schuster Theatre
by Sara Toth
12/9/2015, 9:45 AM
Get thee to the Schuster Theatre for Gannon University's production of Twelfth Night.
Take a Shot at Some Classic Christmas Fun with A Christmas Story: The Musical
by Mary Birdsong
12/9/2015, 9:30 AM
And no one will get his or her eye shot out.
Forq // Batch
by Matt Swanseger
12/9/2015, 9:00 AM
If you have a palate for musical mischief, there is a place set for you with Forq.
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