Looking Forward

Erie Reader: Volume 8, Issue 2

January 17th, 2018 — January 30th, 2018

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Looking Forward with the Wildeyes

by Nick Warren1/17/2018, 4:15 PM

The Wildeyes: Erie's Best Up-and-Coming Band

From Northwest Pennsylvania to Southeast Asia

by Matt Swanseger1/17/2018, 4:00 PM

A chat with Millcreek native and U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia Bill Heidt

Tommy in Toon: January 17, 2018

by Tommy Link1/17/2018, 3:45 PM

A guy can dream

Molly's Game: A Fast-Paced Slow Hand

by Nick Warren1/17/2018, 3:30 PM

Molly's Game makes viewers wish they had folded early.

Activists Unite for Amity Fest II

by Tommy Shannon1/17/2018, 3:15 PM

Music festival raises funding, hopes for sexual assault victims

Postmodern Jukebox Puts Generations on Shuffle

by Matt Swanseger1/17/2018, 3:00 PM

Jazz and swing ensemble outfits newer songs in much older clothes

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard // Gumboot Soup

by Aaron Mook1/17/2018, 2:45 PM

King Gizzard fulfilled their promise to release five albums over the span of 2017.

The Dickson Tavern: Erie's Oldest Building

by Jonathan Burdick1/17/2018, 2:30 PM

A pearl of history hidden in plain sight

"We're Still Here"

by Alayna Gallagher1/17/2018, 2:15 PM

Women reunite to march for dignity, rights, and respect

Just Toyin' Witcha: January 17, 2018

by B. Toy1/17/2018, 2:00 PM

Gutter Guy

On The Ball Tournament Keeps Hoop Dreams Alive for All

by Matt Swanseger1/17/2018, 1:45 PM

The Edinboro University Fighting Scots headline the second annual On The Ball tournament.

Erie Punk Trio is Left For Dead

by Nick Warren1/17/2018, 1:30 PM

Mala Sangre will headline a CD release show at Scotty's Martini Lounge.

Grammy-winning Guitarist to Perform at the Phil

by Tracy Geibel1/17/2018, 1:15 PM

Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin will return to the Warner Theatre stage.

Francis and the Lights // Just For Us

by Aaron Mook1/17/2018, 1:00 PM

Francis has managed to release a warm and welcoming sophomore album.

Write Into It: January 17, 2018

by Charles Brown1/17/2018, 12:45 PM

The Wildeyes' take on one of their favorite compositions

Jen Sorensen Cartoons: January 17, 2018

by Jen Sorensen1/17/2018, 12:30 PM

Worse Than Idiocracy

After Funk Returns to Kings Rook Club

by Miriam Lamey1/17/2018, 12:15 PM

Head to the Rook for some accessible, danceable entertainment from After Funk.

Jimmie 'J.J.' Walker Lights 'Dy-no-mite' Fuse at Jr's

by Cara Suppa1/17/2018, 12:00 PM

The living legend Jimmie Walker is coming to Jr's Last Laugh.

Parenting, poverty, and poetry collide in The Florida Project

by Dan Schank1/17/2018, 11:45 AM

The Florida Project isn't a "feel-good" movie, but it definitely belongs in the "must-see" pile.

Typhoon // Offerings

by Nick Warren1/17/2018, 11:30 AM

Will Typhoon be the next Arcade Fire?

From the Editors: January 17, 2018

by The Editors1/17/2018, 11:15 AM

Don't tab out just yet

Big Names and Big Issues in The Post

by Nick Warren1/17/2018, 11:00 AM

Does the pedigree of The Post deliver on its promise?

16 Locals Compete for Erie's Best Rapper Title

by Aaron Mook1/17/2018, 10:45 AM

Immerse yourself in one of our city's fastest growing communities at the "Erie's Best Rapper" competition.

'Led'-ding by Example

by Ryan Smith1/17/2018, 10:30 AM

Erie has its chance to see Get The Led Out perform at the Warner Theatre.

Dinner and Dunkirk: The Film Grain Experience

by Aaron Mook1/17/2018, 10:15 AM

Film Grain presents Christopher Nolan's 2017 juggernaut Dunkirk alongside a buffet-style dinner.

Umphrey's McGee // It's Not Us

by Nick Warren1/17/2018, 10:00 AM

It's Not Us provides fans with a slew of new material to feast on.

Featured Events

Today Tomorrow This Weekend

Bayfront Maritime Center Open House

Outdoors & Recreation

May. 27th, 6:57 AM to 8 PM

World Otter Day Celebration

Education & Instruction

May. 27th, 6:57 AM

Live Music at the Flagship City Food Hall

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