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Blunt Terms
Erie Reader: Volume 7, Issue 8
April 12th, 2017 — April 25th, 2017
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Blunt Terms
by Matt Swanseger
4/12/2017, 3:45 PM
The condition of cannabis use in Pennsylvania
Sailing on Choppy Waters
by Mary Birdsong
4/12/2017, 3:30 PM
Potential devastation in the wake of EPA budget cuts
A Candidate's Future, a Citizen's Now
by Ben Speggen
4/12/2017, 3:15 PM
How what we learn before the primary may matter through 2030
This Earth Day, Celebrate Our Planet Like It's The Only One We Have
by Ti Sumner
4/12/2017, 3:00 PM
This year, Earth Day Network and the March for Science have partnered to raise awareness.
We Need Penn State Behrend's Annual Gender Conference More than Ever
by Dan Schank
4/12/2017, 2:45 PM
If you've been inspired by the Women's Marches you won't want to miss the Penn State Behrend Gender Conference.
Life Doesn't Make Sense
by Forest Taylor
4/12/2017, 2:30 PM
David Lynch: The Art Life and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me come to the Erie Art Museum
Laura Marling // Semper Femina
by Nick Warren
4/12/2017, 2:15 PM
Semper Femina is a dense, literate work from a genius musician, full of complex ideas.
Tommy in Toon: April 12, 2017
by Tommy Link
4/12/2017, 2:00 PM
Subterranean Homesick Tommy
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
by Paul Schillinger
4/12/2017, 1:45 PM
Franchise's freedom sets open world game apart
A Review of Galaxy Love
by John Repp
4/12/2017, 1:30 PM
The 92-year-old secular rabbi of American poetry, ferocious and funny as ever.
Erie Chamber Orchestra is Well Composed
by Matt Swanseger
4/12/2017, 1:15 PM
The Erie Composers concert will feature the original works of Erie-based composers.
94th Annual Spring Show Opens
by Ryan Smith
4/12/2017, 1:00 PM
Erie area's finest artists will come into full bloom later this month at the Erie Art Museum.
Multicultural Dance Troupe to Perform
by Tracy Geibel
4/12/2017, 12:45 PM
For the first time in eight years, America's longest running dance troupe will make a stop in Erie.
The Buttertones // Gravedigging
by Nick Warren
4/12/2017, 12:30 PM
Gravedigging is a frenetic and twisted party playlist for any decade.
Portraits of Us
by Mary Birdsong
4/12/2017, 12:15 PM
Gary Cardot's take on our rich diversity
Just Toyin' Witcha: April 12, 2017
by B. Toy
4/12/2017, 12:00 PM
North East Trees
News of the Weird: April 12, 2017
by Chuck Shepherd
4/12/2017, 11:45 AM
Firefighting jetpacks and onstage enemas
Oddities, Absurdities, and Prom Dates
by Ella Julian
4/12/2017, 11:30 AM
Basement Transmissions is pulling out all the stops for this year's fourth annual Toxic Prom.
Committed Citizen Debuts at PACA
by Nick Warren
4/12/2017, 11:15 AM
Committed Citizen makes its world debut at Erie's Performing Artists Collective Alliance this April.
The Abruptors Pick It Up at Scotty's
by Nick Warren
4/12/2017, 11:00 AM
Buffalo's seven-piece band, the Abruptors, return to Scotty's Martini Lounge.
Richard Edwards // Lemon Cotton Candy Sunset
by Nick Warren
4/12/2017, 10:45 AM
Richard Edwards' first solo album is a lusciously beautiful work full of pain and redemption.
Just a Thought: April 12, 2017
by Katie Chriest
4/12/2017, 10:30 AM
Millfair is worth dirtying your hands.
From the Editors: April 12, 2017
by The Editors
4/12/2017, 10:15 AM
The future might freak you out, and it probably should.
Jen Sorensen Cartoons: April 12, 2017
by Jen Sorensen
4/12/2017, 10:00 AM
Suffer the Children
Daya to Perform at Edinboro University
by Tracy Geibel
4/12/2017, 9:45 AM
Grammy-winning artist Daya is coming to Edinboro University's McComb Fieldhouse.
Sonic Explorations Courtesy of electroFLUX
by Ryan Smith
4/12/2017, 9:30 AM
ElectroFLUX presents a 21-and-over event at Bobby's Place featuring some serious soundbenders and shakers.
Erie Mayoral Forum: Our City, Our Movement, Our Choice
by Matt Swanseger
4/12/2017, 9:15 AM
The Erie Mayoral Forum at the Blasco Memorial Library will serve as a foreword to the May 16 primary.
Mount Eerie // A Crow Looked At Me
by Nick Warren
4/12/2017, 9:00 AM
Phil Elverum pours out his feelings in an unadorned, spartan acoustic recording.
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