Pre-k For PA

Erie Reader: Volume 5, Issue 7

April 1st, 2015 — April 14th, 2015

Zappa Plays Zappa In Historic Heinz Hall

by Ryan Smith4/2/2015, 1:24 PM

Dweezil Zappa is playing Zappa on Monday, April 6. Are you prepared?

Celebrating the Possibilities

by Pen Ealain4/2/2015, 1:20 PM

The Barber National Institute's Annual Art Gala kicks off on April 10.

Transformazium Comes to Penn State Erie

by Dan Schank4/2/2015, 1:15 PM

The art of art lending, and how it is changing in Braddock, PA.

reCAP Mason Jars

by Mary Birdsong4/2/2015, 11:16 AM

A new idea for an old product, fresh out of Erie.

Just Toyin Witcha: Millcreek Supervisor Race

by B. Toy4/1/2015, 10:30 AM

The race for Township Supervisor is heating up.

A Q&A with Jack Speer

by Jim Wertz4/1/2015, 10:15 AM

The NPR vet gives his take on the current state of journalism.

ER Sports: Burger King Classic Revisited

by James R. LeCorchick4/1/2015, 10:00 AM

A Burger King classic for the history books.

Geeked Out: The Return of the City Simulator

by John Lindvay4/1/2015, 9:45 AM

Cities: Skylines and the return of the city simulator.

So Delicious // The Reverend Payton's Big Damn Band

by B. Toy4/1/2015, 9:30 AM

So Delicious may be the most fun you have this year listening to authentic Robert Johnson-style blues.

Wallflower // Diana Krall

by Erie Reader Author4/1/2015, 9:15 AM

If listeners can set aside the hit original recordings, they'll likely get a lot of pleasure from Krall's listenable versions.

Strangers to Ourselves // Modest Mouse

by Ben Speggen4/1/2015, 9:00 AM

Strangers is quintessential Modest Mouse: Inisghtful yet quirky, jerky yet smoot, and existential yet fun.

To Pimp a Butterfly // Kendrick Lamar

by Alex Bieler4/1/2015, 8:45 AM

Lamar went big on Butterfly, and he made more than just a great album; he made an important one.

Pre-K for PA

by Jim Wertz4/1/2015, 8:30 AM

Developing critical social skills at an early age through play and learning.

Chris Brubeck's Triple Play

by Erie Reader Author4/1/2015, 8:15 AM

A jazz legacy comes to Erie.

Pittsburgh MC Mac Miller Rings Out the School Year at Edinboro

by Alex Bieler4/1/2015, 8:00 AM

Mac Miller Rings Out The Year at Edinboro

Former U.S Paralympian and Last Comic Standing Winner, Josh Blue, Comes to Jr's Last Laugh

by Alex Bieler4/1/2015, 7:45 AM

Master of slef-deprecation, former paralympian, and funny-man Josh Blue is coming to Jr's Last Laugh.

Erie Philharmonic Season Finale

by Mary Birdsong4/1/2015, 7:30 AM

It may be the end of the season, but that will only make the concert more memorable.

Whiplash Makes Jazz Instruction Feel Like Basic Training

by Dan Schank4/1/2015, 7:15 AM

Somewhere between Dead Poets Society and Full Metal Jacket, Whiplash may rely too heavily on its toxic machismo than it should.

Alice Through the Looking Glass

by Mary Birdsong4/1/2015, 7:00 AM

Dream a little dream with Alice with the Laugh/Riot Performing Arts Company

Aqueous Returns to the King's Rook

by Ryan Smith4/1/2015, 6:45 AM

A not-to-be-missed night at the club with some great acts.

Erie SeaWolves Opening Night vs. Trenton Thunder

by Alex Bieler4/1/2015, 6:30 AM

The start of another exciting season for Erie's own SeaWolves.

Dafmark Dance Theater Presents: Urban Beat

by Sara Toth4/1/2015, 6:15 AM

Dafmark Dance theater offers "a window into the present beat of our lives."

Les Mis Returns to the Playhouse

by Sara Toth4/1/2015, 6:00 AM

Come see the Erie Playhouse's second shot at Les Mis, a play itself about second chances.

Gabriel Alegria & the Afro-Peruvian Sextet Return to the Erie Art Museum

by Erie Reader Author4/1/2015, 5:45 AM

Get ready for a performance not geared to those passive listeners at jazz concerts.

Stuczynski and Brewer at The Anchor In

by Ryan Smith4/1/2015, 5:30 AM

A duo de dynamite.

Erie At Large: In the Zone

by Jim Wertz4/1/2015, 5:15 AM

Zoning laws may not be the sexiest part of local government, but they are, without a doubt, an incredibly important aspect.

Street Corner Soapbox: Ted Cruz and Climate Change Denialism

by Jay Stevens4/1/2015, 5:00 AM

Ted Cruz's take on climate change and the role of mainstream media in scientific verification.

From the Editors: Emerge 2040

by The Editors3/31/2015, 8:00 PM

There's an electricity in the air — or at least there should be.

Featured Events

Today Tomorrow This Weekend

Open Studio

Visual Arts

May. 25th, 1:50 PM to 9 PM

Bayfront Maritime Center Open House

Outdoors & Recreation

May. 27th, 1:50 PM to 8 PM

World Otter Day Celebration

Education & Instruction

May. 27th, 1:50 PM

Live Music at the Flagship City Food Hall

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