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Erie Reader: Volume 6, Issue 25

December 7th, 2016 — December 20th, 2016

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Have Yourself a Very Erie Christmas

by Nick Warren12/7/2016, 3:45 PM

Keeping it local this holiday season

A Shot in the Dark

by Marnie Mead12/7/2016, 3:30 PM

A wildlife photographer captures Presque Isle State Park at dawn.

Why I Traveled to Standing Rock

by Corbin Fowler12/7/2016, 3:15 PM

An account from the front lines of the North Dakota protest

Will the New Star Wars Films Be the Same Old Story?

by Forest Taylor12/7/2016, 3:00 PM

Questioning the nostalgia of Rogue One

Wayward Christmas Tattoo Drive

by Ben Speggen12/7/2016, 2:45 PM

Get some holiday ink in exchange for donations

Jazz Legend William Parker Plays PACA

by Nick Warren12/7/2016, 2:30 PM

Prolific avant-garde bassist to perform solo one night only

Wolf People // Ruins

by Nick Warren12/7/2016, 2:15 PM

Ruins has a retro authenticity that's almost confusing.

Erie Faces Erie: December 7, 1016

by Ed Bernik12/7/2016, 2:00 PM

Missy Twohig: owner, Sacred Piercing

Just Toyin' Witcha: December 7, 2016

by B. Toy12/7/2016, 1:45 PM

Meet the Lee Family: owners of the last taxable property in the City of Erie.

News of the Weird: December 7, 2016

by Chuck Shepherd12/7/2016, 1:30 PM

Bogus baking soda and pessimistic pigs

Children's Books Come to Life

by Tracy Geibel12/7/2016, 1:15 PM

An internationally recognized group is bringing children's stories to life in Erie.

Sugarplums, Nutcrackers, and … Dogs: LEB's Nutcracker has a Few Surprises

by Mary Birdsong12/7/2016, 1:00 PM

Changes are in store for Lake Erie Ballet's 58th staging of The Nutcracker, thanks to new partnerships this year.

Steve Hytner Should Suit Erie Well

by Matt Swanseger12/7/2016, 12:45 PM

Steve Hytner is bringing comedy gold to Erie.

Virginia Wing // Forward Constant Motion

by Nick Warren12/7/2016, 12:30 PM

There's a delicate balance of humanity and technology, between lush brilliance and sterile, futuristic tones.

Remembering Imam Hussein

by Maitham Basha12/7/2016, 12:15 PM

Annual walk takes place in Erie

Harrisburg Happenings: December 7, 2017

by Sean Wiley12/7/2016, 12:00 PM

Expressing gratitude and looking ahead.

Just a Thought: December 7, 2016

by Katie Chriest12/7/2016, 11:45 AM

Know your stuff.

Tstmrkt Mixes It Up at PACA

by Matt Swanseger12/7/2016, 11:30 AM

Tstmrkt returns to PACA for a two-show, pre-holiday bizarre.

A New Take on a Holiday Classic

by Miriam Lamey12/7/2016, 11:15 AM

Apollo's Fire will present an "interpretation" of Messiah at the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center.

Mosh for Tots Mixes Metal and Charity

by Tommy Shannon12/7/2016, 11:00 AM

Erie's hardcore headbangers are showing their soft side, with this year's "Mosh for Tots" at Basement Transmissions.

Bubblegum Lemonade // The Great Leap Backward

by Nick Warren12/7/2016, 10:45 AM

As the name implies, Bubblegum Lemonade isn't afraid to be sweet.

From the Editors: December 7, 2016

by The Editors12/7/2016, 10:30 AM

Love them or hate them: The holidays are here.

Jen Sorensen Cartoons: December 7, 2016

by Jen Sorensen12/7/2016, 10:15 AM

Crude Awakening

Pasadena's Freewheeling Groove

by Ryan Smith12/7/2016, 10:00 AM

Pasadena make serious work of bringing a laid-back time wherever they may roam.

Celebrate with the African Children's Choir

by Miriam Lamey12/7/2016, 9:45 AM

Join the African Children's Choir and experience the simple pleasure of kids performing together and enjoying music.

The Sordid Mystery of Girl Gone

by Gregory Greenleaf-Knepp12/7/2016, 9:30 AM

Edinboro-based Laugh/Riot Performing Arts Company presents Girl Gone by Jacqueline Reingold, a sordid mystery.

Peter Mayer Brings Holiday Cheer with Christmas Tour

by Tracy Geibel12/7/2016, 9:15 AM

Peter Mayer will return to Erie for the Stars and Promises Christmas Tour, Wings of Angels.

Justice // Woman

by Matt Swanseger12/7/2016, 9:00 AM

Disco never died – it only fled underground.

Featured Events

Today Tomorrow This Weekend

Bayfront Maritime Center Open House

Outdoors & Recreation

May. 27th, 4:40 AM to 8 PM

World Otter Day Celebration

Education & Instruction

May. 27th, 4:40 AM

Live Music at the Flagship City Food Hall

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