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Erie Reader: Volume 7, Issue 24

November 22nd, 2017 — December 5th, 2017

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Small Business Saturday

by Miriam Lamey11/22/2017, 3:45 PM

Be part of something meaningful

A Ride to Tidioute

by Jonathan Burdick11/22/2017, 3:30 PM

Pennsylvania, Prohibition, and the renegade pastor who took on his town

Whodunit?: Murder on the Orient Express Provides Old-Fashioned Entertainment, but Not Much Else

by Forest Taylor11/22/2017, 3:15 PM

Is Murder on the Orient Express interesting enough to hold its own against the full massive blockbusters?

In With Danu for the Holiday Season

by Matt Swanseger11/22/2017, 3:00 PM

Celebrate Yuletide in the style of the Emerald Isle with Danu.

Come Home for the Holidays

by Tracy Geibel11/22/2017, 2:45 PM

The Erie Philharmonic kicks off the most wonderful time of the year with "Come Home for the Holidays"

Start the Month Heavy at Basement Transmissions

by Tommy Shannon11/22/2017, 2:30 PM

What better way to greet December than with a full slab of bone-crushing metal?

Vulfpeck // Mr. Finish Line

by Matt Swanseger11/22/2017, 2:15 PM

Vulfpeck is an emergent band brimming with youthful energy.

A Hazy Shade of Blue

by Ben Speggen and Jim Wertz11/22/2017, 2:00 PM

Post-election reactions after Erie Democrats gain a narrow victory

Tommy in Toon: November 22, 2017

by Tommy Link11/22/2017, 1:45 PM

Guys Focus

Thunderstruck!: Thor: Ragnarok is a Standard Story with an Amazing Middle

by Forest Taylor11/22/2017, 1:30 PM

Thor: Ragnarok is a good attempt at something new, but it could've gone even weirder!

Group Graces Rook with One Last Show Before Saying "Hakuna Jimkata"

by Ryan Smith11/22/2017, 1:15 PM

By popular request, Jimkata, is presenting a final encore at the King's Rook Club.

Last Gallery Night of 2017 at the Erie Art Museum

by Miriam Lamey11/22/2017, 1:00 PM

Close out this year's run of gallery crawls through the city.

Annie at the Erie Playhouse: Only a Day (or Two) Away

by Miriam Lamey11/22/2017, 12:45 PM

Experiencing some sunshine at the Erie Playhouse's production of Annie.

Gun Outfit // Out of Range

by Nick Warren11/22/2017, 12:30 PM

The album, Out of Range is country music seen through a heavily filtered lens.

Feeding the Future

by Matt Swanseger11/22/2017, 12:15 PM

The U.S. Department of State's Caitlin Welsh discusses issues of global food security

Just Toyin' Witcha: November 22, 2017

by B. Toy11/22/2017, 12:00 PM

The Lifecycle of Lake Erie Steelhead

Help Big by Shopping Small

by Nick Warren11/22/2017, 11:45 AM

Made In Erie Marketplace Features Bevy of Locally Crafted Wares

Going Around the Horn with Jimmy Pardo

by Nick Warren11/22/2017, 11:30 AM

Enjoy some of the finest stand-up comedy you can get with Jimmy Pardo.

Must See Shows: A Doll's House at Gannon University's Schuster Theatre

by Aaron Mook11/22/2017, 11:15 AM

Anyone who enjoys a good Netflix binge should love this production of Gannon University's A Doll's House.

Hot Mulligan Gives BT a Chance

by Tommy Shannon11/22/2017, 11:00 AM

Heel Heat Productions is hosting another stellar show at Basement Transmissions.

Yung Lean // Stranger

by Aaron Mook11/22/2017, 10:45 AM

Yung Lean is very much an artist worth paying attention to.

From the Editors: November 22, 2017

by The Editors11/22/2017, 10:30 AM

What we're thankful for

Jen Sorensen Cartoons: November 21, 2017

by Jen Sorensen11/22/2017, 10:15 AM

Patriotism vs. Nationalism

The Sugar Plum Sweetness of a Holiday Classic

by Nick Warren11/22/2017, 10:00 AM

The Nutcracker offers holiday audiences an accessible bridge into the world of ballet.

Record Release: An Evening with This American Song at Scotty's Martini Lounge

by Aaron Mook11/22/2017, 9:45 AM

This American Song release their brand new EP, Black Sunshine on Black Friday.

Loosen Your Limbs — and Wallets — In Support of Hurricane-wrecked Islands

by Cara Suppa11/22/2017, 9:30 AM

Yogis Unite for Hurricane Relief in the Erie Art Museum's former yoga studio.

Gather, Ye Wenches and Knaves, for the 2017 Medieval Feast

by Cara Suppa11/22/2017, 9:15 AM

Make haste to that land known commonly as "The Peak," whereat all shall make merry for the 2017 Medieval Feast.

Taylor Swift // Reputation

by Aaron Mook11/22/2017, 9:00 AM

Reputation is a blockbuster release with pieces that work and pieces that don't.

Thanksgiving Eve Preview

by Matt Swanseger11/21/2017, 4:30 PM

Block out your schedule for "Blackout Wednesday"

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