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Museums

Erie Art Museum
411 State St., Erie
(814) 459-5477

About the Erie Art Museum

Second Sundays
Erie Art Museum, (enter at East 5th Street)
Every second Sunday of the month offers opportunities for families to explore art, play, and learn together--all at no charge! From 1-5 pm, come play a wide variety of creative board games in the Multipurpose room. From 2-4 pm, all are invited to try a hands-on art activity that helps you see through artists' eyes and relates to pieces on display in the exhibitions. Admission is free for everyone every second Sunday, and donations are always accepted.

expERIEnce Children's Museum
420 French Street
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 453-3743

Summer hours
June – August: Tuesday – Saturday: 10AM-4PM; Sunday 1PM-4PM
Closed Mondays

Admission:
$5 per person
Free to Museum members and children age 1 and UNDER

REMINDER: We will be CLOSED on Mondays starting May 9th

Galleries

Glass Growers Gallery
10 East 5th St., Erie
(814) 453-3758

Gallery Hours: Mon to Sat 10 to 5 Sun 12 to 4

GEOFFERY DUNN, MD
"PLEIN AIR HARVEST 2011'"
MAY 11 TO JUNE 12
ARTIST RECEPTION MAY 11 FRIDAY 6 TO 9 PM

Hours: Mon to Sat 10 to 5 Fridays till 7 pm

Plein Air Harvest 2011 Exhibit May 11 to June 12
Plein Air: 2011 Harvest
Artist’s statement

Plein air painting has a venerable tradition that began with improvements in technology. Only when paints could be dispensed in tubes was it practical for painters to paint outside, but this technology did not arrive until the mid to later 19th Century. This is somewhat ironic, as technology, at least in this case, has facilitated our re-acquaintance with nature. The camera has further facilitated this relationship by allowing preservation of images of nature for later reflection and copy. However, a painting of a photograph does not represent a contact with nature but only contact with a photograph. This group of paintings, all done on site, represents a record of my direct contact with nature over the period of one year.

Nature is under a grave threat from humankind. I believe the origins of this lie in deficiencies in our relationship with our soul regardless of its outward social expression. For me, these paintings represent an act of repentance towards, worship of, and bereavement for our vanishing living home. These works are best understood as learning how to see, not how to paint. The painting creates the artist, not the other way around.

Geoffrey Dunn, MD

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Urraro Gallery
135 West 14th St., Erie
(814) 455-6240

Open Mon: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tue - Fri: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Urraro has found a NEW HOME Union Station! New gallery, frame shop, photography studio and wine outlet coming!

Art Gallery. Custom Frame Shop. Photography Studio. Fine Art Reproduction. Penn Shore Winery Retail Outlet Location.

Mercyhurst College's Cummings Gallery
Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center Lobby

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
(814) 824-3000

Tuesday - Sunday 2 to 5 p.m.

Thursday evenings 7 to 9

Interior Design
May 1, 2012 - May 22, 2012
Reception: Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bayfront Gallery
17 East Dobbins Landing,
(814) 455-6632

The gallery is open March through Sept. 30 on Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Theater

Erie Playhouse

13 W 10th St
(814) 454-2852

Hooray for Hollywood
May 14 & 15 at 7:30pm

Meadville Community Theatre

400 North Main Street in the Odd Fellows building on the Allegheny Campus.
(814) 333-1773

The Academy Theatre
275 Chestnut Street
Meadville, PA 16335

(814) 337-8000

Mix it Up Arts & Other Events

Jr's Last Laugh Comedy Club
1402 State St., Erie
(814) 461-0911

May 17-19
BRETT LEAKE
Featuring: KL Clemenz

SPECIAL EVENT
May 24-26
BOB ZANY
Featuring: Zan

May 31- June 2
MIKE BURTON
Featuring: Emily Galati

June 7-9
TREVOR NOAH
Featuring: Erick James

June 14-16
ROB LITTLE
Featuring: Sharon Lace

June 21-23
RICHIE BYRNE
Featuring: Chad Thornsberry

JR's is a No-Smoking Establishment! Thank you!

Join us every Wednesday night! Doug's Punchline Bar opens at 5:00 PM, with Dueling Pianos beginning at 7:00 pm or 7:30 pm no cover, no reservations as always. Alternating piano players each week!

Poetry Night By Chuck Joy

Fun Poetry is available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Lulu.com including for download.

Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center
The Guelcher Film Series
501 E. 38 St., Erie
(814) 824-3000

Iron Lady
Wed., May 16, at 2:15 and 7:15 p.m.
THE IRON LADY tells the compelling story of Margaret Thatcher, a woman who smashed through the barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male-dominated world. The story concerns power and the price that is paid for power, and is a surprising and intimate portrait of an extraordinary and complex woman.

The Descendants
Wed., May 23, at 2:15 and 7:15 p.m.
The Descendants is a sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey for Matt King an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki

The Artist
Wed., May 30, at 2:15 and 7:15 p.m.
Hollywood, 1927: As silent movie star George Valentin wonders if the arrival of talking pictures will cause him to fade into oblivion, he sparks with Peppy Miller, a young dancer set for a big break.

Upcoming Events for Lake Erie Ballet

"Folklore, Fantasy and the Fantastic"

The Lake Erie Ballet presents "Folklore, Fantasy and the Fantastic" May 25 & 26 at the H. David Bowes Auditorium - Cathedral Preparatory School. Enjoy an evening of famous magical moments in ballet and other visions of folklore and fantasy. This performance features the Lake Erie Ballet Companies and professional LEB alumni guests performing with the students of the Lake Erie Academy of Dance. Excerpts from Sleeping Beauty, MidSummer Nights Dream, Cinderella and Coppelia will set the tone for fanciful performances of ballet, contemporary, jazz and the like! Tickets will be made available to the public, April 30

"An Enchanted Affair", May 5th from 11:00-1:00

This event will feature auctions, raffles, photo opportunities with the fairies, princesses and enchanted characters, storytime, an incredible "Fairy Princess Boutique" to shop at, as well as a delicious catered lunch at the Station Dinner Theatre! Tickets are available through the LEB Office or the FOTB, prices are $10 for children and $15 for adults. Sponsored by Friends of the Ballet - purchase your tickets today! (email: fotberie@yahoo.com)

Open Dance Auditions the 2012-2013 Season.

The Lake Erie Ballet will be holding auditions for dancers for the upcoming season, May 12 and Aug. 27. Several performance opportunities including the Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and new works. Read more about these events and the 2012-2013 Season here.

Summer is just around the corner!
Term 3 (Summer Term), for the 2011-2012 Season runs June 12 - Aug. 16. Summer is a great time to try a new dance class - ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, improvisation - there are so many to choose from! Classes for children and adults of all abilities and experience levels will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm throughout the summer. The new term officially begins Tuesday, June 12th, but don't wait - try a class today! Call (814) 871-4356 x101 to learn more.

Silver Screen

Cinemark Tinseltown 17
1910 Rotunda Rd, Erie PA
(814) 866-3390
Friday - Thursday Showings

Adult Evening $7.75
Adult Fri/Sat after 6pm (*Price also applies to Special Advance Showings) $8.25
Child (1-11) /Senior (62+) $5.50
Adult Matinee before 6pm $6.00
Early Bird 1st Matinee Showtime (7 days a week). Note: Check below for multiple listings of a movie (i.e. DLP, Digital, Regular, 3D, etc.) to find first showtime. $5.00
Seniors Day – All Day Monday – any movie, any showtime $5.00
All Day Tuesday (holidays excluded) $6.00
3D Attraction - Normal Ticket Price Plus Premium $2.50

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Millcreek Mall Cinema 6
5800 Peach St., Erie PA
(814) 866-3223
Friday - Thursday Showings.

Evening $1.25
Fri/Sat Evening after 6pm (*Price also applies to Special Advance Showings) $2.00
Bargain Matinee before 6pm $1.25
Early Bird 1st Matinee Showtime (7 days a week). Note: Check below for multiple listings of a movie (i.e. DLP, Digital, Regular, 3D, etc.) to find first showtime. $1.00
Seniors Day – All Day Monday – any movie, any showtime $1.00
All Day Tuesday (holidays excluded) $1.00

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The Movies at Meadville
11155 Highline Drive, Meadville PA
(814) 333-2727
Friday - Thursday Showings

*Meadville show times are updated periodically. Please call the theater for more direct information.

Weekdays

Matinee - before 6pm
Adult 6.00 Child/Senior 5.50

Evening - after 6 pm
Adult 8.25 Students 7.75 Child/Senior 6.25

Bargain Tuesday

Matinee - before 6pm All Ages 5.00

Evening - after 6 pm All Ages 6.00

*Please note there are no bargain day
Tuesdays on Christmas week 12/8
and July 4th week 7/5

Weekends

Mornings - before 12pm All Ages 5.00

Matinee - before 6pm Adult 6.50 Child/Senior 5.50

Evening - after 6 pm Adult 8.25 Students 7.75 Child/Senior 6.25

3D shows
Add $2 premium to all shows

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Now Showing At The TREC
301 Peninsula Drive
Erie, PA 16505

Mysteries of the Great Lakes

11am, 3pm

Beavers

12p, 2pm, 4pm

Journey into Amazing Caves

January 2nd - March 1st
1pm & 5pm*
*The Big Green Screen will be closed Mondays/Tuesdays
January 9th - March 27th

DAILY MOVIE SPECIAL
Everyday beginning at 3pm receive 2 movie tickets for $10.00!

DOUBLE FEATURE DEAL
Purchase your first ticket at regular price and view a second film for $4.00 more per person!

MONDAY MOVIE SPECIAL
Get your Movie ticket and a Regular Popcorn for $6.00 OR purchase 2 Tickets for $10.00
for ANY regular Showtime.

SENIOR DISCOUNT DAY—EVERY TUESDAY
Senior Citizens receive $5.00 per person admission price to a movie.

Inside Erie

May 17, 2012 | Volume 9 Issue 8

Erie’s Hoop Dance Diva
By Cindy Hemper

Hoop Dance is a unique and very artistic form of storytelling through dance which uses anywhere from one to thirty hoops as props, creating both static and dynamic shapes, and formations which can represent various animals or symbols that when visualized, depict one of the most exciting and beautiful forms of dance.

While Hoop Dance is rooted in Pan-Indian movement, it has evolved over the years, becoming faster and incorporating many influences from outside traditional culture such as moves from hip-hop dance.

Hoop Dance originated with the Native Americans and has been formally recognized as not only a cultural heritage, but as a true professional form of dance with annual competitions and exhibitions held around the country, with the first World Hoop Dance Competition being held at the New Mexico State Fair in 1991.

For the past few years, the popularity of Hoop Dancing has been on the upswing here in Erie with more and more people who seem to be hooping their way into both the Arts and better health.

One of the Erie Hoop Dance revolution leaders is a very experienced and talented dancer, Jennifer Dennehy who began her career in Hooping in 2010 while visiting a drum circle event on beach 6 of Presque Isle State Park. “I saw two women, Anna Haller and Carissa Perez, hooping and I felt a strong drive to try it,” Dennehy explained.

Originally, from Buffalo, NY., Dennehy has trained at the Carol Joys School of Dance, Darlene Ceglia's Dance Project along with studying under Sam Fargiorgio of North Coast Dance and is a well trained in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, and Modern Dance.

Since that time, Dennehy has gone on to become leader of the pack, professionally performing her unique and very exciting form of dance throughout Erie at many of our premier events and venues such as CelebrateErie 2010, the Warner Theatre, Erie Summer Festival of the Arts, Erie Homes for Children and Adults Benefit along with many other events and shows.

As a driving force behind her brilliant Hooping exhibitions Dennehy explained that much like any other art form, she simply does not know why she was attracted to it, she was just simply drawn to it, “I just had this strong unexplainable drive to learn this beautiful and fun dance style of hooping.”

Hoop dancing is not only one of the most attractive and distinctive dance forms, it can also be a very healthy way to get fit. “I lost 10 pounds within the first 2 months of learning how to hoop,” said Dennehy as she went on to say, “I definitely have built much stronger arms through hooping and have made improvements regarding my already strong core and center of balance.”

Dennehy is not only an astonishing and aggressive performer, she is also a gifted instructor at North Coast Dance and Flab to Fab, both in Erie, and will be teaching Hoop Dance classes this summer for the Presque Isle Partnership’s Sunset Concert Series each Wednesday evening behind the stage on Beach #1.

Along with Ben Radicella, in 2011 Dennehy formed her own business making custom hand crafted hoops for both adults and children alike. “Not only do we make the regular taped hoops but we are the only business in the area that custom designs and produces LED hoops,” stated Dennehy. Hoops by Dennehy’s lighted hoops are hand crafted and have 21 LED lights and are powered by a rechargeable Lithium Battery.

Much like in many other areas of the Country, the style of Hoop Dance seems to be growing in and around Erie area with people of all ages becoming a part of the Hooping scene for one reason or another. “I see Erie as having the potential to become one of the pockets in the US that has many Hoopers. I believe this to be possible because the people in this area have wonderfully embraced hoop dancers and because Presque Isle is so inspiring for any type of artist including dancers,” Dennehy said.

Dennehy went on to explain, “Hooping is low impact, burns 400 calories in 1 hour, improves coordination, builds core strength, and it is fun so most of the people are interested in hooping for fitness.”

As for becoming a skilled Hoop Dancer, there may be a few less people interested in performing, but with Fitness Centers and Dance studios holding hoop classes along with the increase of public presentations around town, those numbers are growing as well.

One of the ultimate goals Dennehy has is to travel throughout the nation and world teaching hoop dance workshops and performing. “I would love to be able to bring hooping to under privileged nations and to utilize the hoop to fight childhood obesity,” Dennehy said.

Dennehy’s Hoop Dance craft continues to grow and change daily, “I am finding that the possibilities for creating movements with the hoop are limitless, I can't even imagine what my style will transform into with 10 or more years.”, Dennehy stated.

As her style becomes more polished, her skills more honed and her enthusiasm more invigorated each day, Jennifer Dennehy will with no doubt take her electrifying and supercharged performances to levels that have yet to be realized by any Hooper. “The idea of exploring life through and with my hoop is very exciting and I look forward to every moment of that process,” remarked Dennehy.

With an unmatched drive to perform and grow, thrilling her audiences, astounding her fans and bringing a new creativity and energy to an age old tradition, Jennifer Dennehy is a true dance master and one of the most impressive and innovative performers to step her way on to an Erie stage.

If you have never had the opportunity to enjoy the very expressive form of Hoop Dance and would like to be entertained, enlightened and mesmerized all within the span of only a few moments, Jennifer Dennehy’s style, talent, passion and charisma will offer anyone all that and so much more.

In only a very short time Dennehy has taken Erie by storm, offer the scene a creative and captivating dance form in a grand style that has indisputably earned her the moniker of Erie’s Hoop Dance Diva.

For more information on performances, workshops and teaching schedules and booking information, please visit her Facebook Page.

The Roaring 20’s Are Back
By Dan and Alison Tingley

The Chicago Speakeasy, conceived and created by Rae Jean and Paul Urbanowicz, is now playing at the Station Dinner Theatre. It’s staged by Rae Jean Urbanowicz. The show is a cabaret set in a 1920’s speakeasy with lots of singing, dancing, and some comedy. There’s also some audience participation, but don’t worry – you won’t have to memorize your lines.

As we enter the theater, with the password of course, we are transported back to the time of prohibition. We, the audience, are patrons at Frankie Donatello’s speakeasy. There we are served and entertained by the cast that includes Frankie Donatello (P. Barry McAndrew), Sidney DiLoretto (Dave Edmunds), Bonnie DeVille (Rae Jean Urbanowicz), Carlo Graziano (Brett Fallon), Trixie Tropicana (Carrie Smith), and Lucky “Lefty” LaRue (Paul Urbanowicz).

This show is different than the usual shows at the Station in that there isn’t really a story. It’s a bunch of well performed musical numbers where each actor takes his or her turn performing popular hits from the 1920’s for the audience. The music is fun, and the choreography is cute.

Smith is entertaining as always. Her flapper character is a lot of fun. Smith always shows a high level of enthusiasm when she performs.

McAndrew, as the owner of the joint, is also a lot of fun to watch. McAndrew has great stage presence, appearing completely comfortable on the stage. He also does a nice job with his songs.

Edmunds has a wonderful voice. His individual songs are great. He also harmonizes quite well in the ensemble numbers.

Paul Urbanowicz treats us to some crooning. He’s suave and smooth. And he’ll bring you all the bread you want.
Fallon dazzles the audience with several tap dancing numbers. He is truly a crowd-pleaser.

Rae Jean Urbanowicz has it all. She’s a fantastic singer and dancer. She and Fallon perform a couple of well-choreographed tap dances.

The Chicago Speakeasy runs through May 27. If you’re in the mood for some food, fun, and entertainment, then put on your best flapper dress or mobster attire and check it out, or just wear what you have on now unless you’re reading this in a towel. Call (814) 864-2022 or go on line to www.canterburyfeast.com for show times, reservations, and access to the season schedule.

Come Look Inside
By Dan and Alison Tingley

All An Act Theatre Productions is currently presenting a brand new production, Inside Charlie’s Head, written and directed by the multi-talented Jawn Gross. The show is about Charlie Lewis, a playwright, who has overworked himself to the point that he checks himself in to a mental health facility. The stress of his success has caused him to have hallucinations involving the three main characters in all of his plays: Isaac, Claire, and Hank. These characters, to some extent, represent Freud’s theoretical Id (Hank), Ego (Claire), and Superego (Isaac). While at the clinic, Charlie interacts with these three characters who begin to take on lives of their own and try to help Charlie get to his life back on track.

This play is not only creative and clever; it’s also very entertaining. The four main characters, mentioned above, are played by Ray Steinbacher (Charlie Lewis), Jawn Gross (Isaac), Adele Crotty (Claire), and Nick Kikola (Hank). It’s difficult to imagine better casting of these characters. The fact that they work so well together combined with Gross’ seamless dialogue causes you to forget they’re acting. Each has perfect expression and delivery.

Steinbacher digs deep to play a man immersed in conflict, and his character’s plight comes across well. He does a great job of straddling the line between sanity and mental illness as he converses with real and imagined characters.

Gross delivers to us a pretentious character with a dry sense of humor. He’s a great straight-man in the comedy trio, feeding set-ups to the other two.

Crotty gives us a character with a lot of charm and charisma. She’s funny, loveable, and feisty. In an outlandish costume, she delivers quick-witted lines with ease.

Kikola pulls out all the stops as a character who mostly wants to have a good time. The man is funny. He commands the stage with sarcasm, wit, and silly costumes. His attention to character detail is impeccable.

Rob Mellesh, as Tom, provides just the right amount of slapstick to make us think of the phrase “go big or go home.”

The set works well for the show. The costumes are appropriate and even quite comical. Inside Charlie’s Head is well-written and well-directed.

Inside Charlie’s Head runs on weekends at All An Act Theatre Productions through May 27. This is your chance to enjoy the first run of a play that is sure to be a big success. A word of caution: some the language may not be suitable for young children or over-sensitive tight-asses. One dollar from each ticket sold benefits Community Shelter Services. Visit the website at www.allanact.net or email director@allanact.net for tickets or more information.

Upcoming Events for Children's expERIEnce Museum
By Abby Dinges, Program Assistant

General Information
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm
Sunday 1pm – 4pm
Closed Mondays

Admission: $6 per person
Free to Members and children 1 and under

Family Game Night!
Friday, June 1st
6:30pm-9pm
Bring the whole family down to the museum after a long week of work and school. We'll have snacks, board games, and activities to get you up and moving! Those in attendance will also get the opportunity to create their very own board game to take home!
*Passes, coupons and vouchers are not valid on Special Events and expERIEnces.

Pirate expERIEnce
Saturday, June 16th
10am - 4pm
Set sail and stiffen you sea legs with Pirate activities and high sea adventures! Discover a treasure chest of special themed activities, learn some pirate lingo, and meet live pirate character and some exotic birds. Children are encouraged, but not required to come dressed in costume.
Special thank you to the Lake Erie Pirates and Buzz N' B's Pet Store.
*Passes, coupons and vouchers are not valid on Special Events and expERIEnces.

Grandparent Stepping Stone Class
Sundays, June 10th and 17th
1pm - 3pm Ages 4-10 years
This expERIEnce is an opportunity for a grandmother or grandfather to make some memories with one or more of their grandchildren. Those participating will create a unique stepping stone keepsake. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring a small memento to add a personal touch! ($30 Members / $35 Non-members)

Spring Gardening Class
Friday, June 15th
1pm - 3pm Ages 5-10 years
Children are invited to create their own planter and explore the world of botany with our friends from Port Farms! Come dressed to dig in the dirt and don't forget to bring your green thumb!
($20 Members / $25 Non-members)

Father's Day Gift Making Class
Wednesday, June 13th
1pm - 3pm Ages 5-10 years
Children will join us for a hands-on gift making expERIEnce. Those attending will enjoy a story, learn some interesting facts about Father's Day and make a special personalized gift and card to take home to Dad!
($25 Members / $30 Non-members)

Tie-Dye Tuesday Class
Tuesday, June 26th
1pm - 3pm Ages 5-10 years
Come learn some interesting facts about the colorful world of Tie-Dyes! Bring in a t-shirt, pillowcase, or some socks and transform them into a unique colorful creation while listening to themed stories! All items to be dyed must be pre-washed and students should come in art-friendly clothing.
($15 Members / $20 Non-members)

Puppetry
Every Tuesday
10:30am-11:30am
$3 for members, $5 for non-members (in addition to general admission)
An enticing class for children ages 3-5 years old! Join us to play with puppets! Watch a puppet play and learn to create one of your very own puppets!

Mini Masters Classes
Every Wednesday
10:30am-11:30pm
$3 for members, $5 for non-members (in addition to general admission)
An enticing class for children ages 3-5 years old! Children participate in art activities with varying themes, each with the opportunity to take a new piece of art home. A general theme is presented all month and each week’s activity introduces new techniques and experiences. Students should some dressed in art-friendly attire.

May - The Colors of Spring

Movement and Drama
Every Thursday
1pm-2pm
$3 for members, $5 for non-members (in addition to general admission)
An enticing class for children ages 3-5 years old! Children are invited to explore dramatic play and movement in these one-hour weekly sessions. A general theme is presented all month and each week’s activity introduces new techniques and experiences. Young ones engage in the magic of movement, music and drama.

May - Buzzin' Bugs

Toddler Story Time
Every Thursday at 10:30am
Included in General Admission
Parents and children are invited for a story and hands-on activity related to a different theme each week. Story time is included with Museum admission.

May
17th - Birds
24th - Frogs
31st - Caterpillars/Butterflies

June
7th - Bugs
14th - Father's Day
21st - Summer
28th - Fish

Order your official ANNA Shelter/Erie Otters Hockey Jersey TODAY - quantities are limited so order today!

Game worn and signed by the player of your choice!!!

All proceeds benefit the shelter animals!

Call the Erie Otters to order your jersey today!

(814)455-7779 or email them at puck@ottershockey.com

Save the Date for the Erie Art Museum’s pARTy on the Patio
By Carolyn Eller

The Erie Art Museum’s summer fundraiser, pARTy on the Patio, is back for the second year, this time celebrating a “Summer in the City” theme. The “urban garden” party is scheduled for Friday, June 29th from 7 to 11 p.m. on the Museum’s 5th Street patio. Last year, more than 500 attendees turned out in support of the Museum’s mission and programming, and the Museum is expecting another big turnout this year.

“This uber-hip street party will truly pay homage to the sights, sounds and diversity of the city,” said Carolyn Eller, the Museum’s Marketing Director. “It will be an amazing night filled with people from all walks of life coming together to celebrate some of Erie’s greatest, and perhaps underrepresented artists, while supporting the Museum.”

Tickets are $25 in advance ($35 at the door) and can be purchased at erieartmuseum.org or by calling the Museum at 814-459.5477. All proceeds benefit the Erie Art Museum. Entertainment includes lives salsa music by Mambo, dancing in the streets and interactive graffiti art spearheaded by local artist Tom Ski, a DJ mixing classic hip hop and a breakdance battle featuring talented BBoys, some of whom have been break dancing 11 years. The battle will include guest judge Jason "Iggy" Imig, and hosts Nathan Freebourn and prominent b-boy in the Erie scene, Phat Lam.

Summer fare will be provided by Make It Fabulous Catering, and complimentary keg beer will be served from Erie Beer as well as a full cash bar and specialty sangria bar.

Erie Art Museum’s Special Events committee includes: Jennifer Dobbs (Director of Development), Carolyn Eller (Director of Marketing), Neala Ferralli, Barb Haggerty, Julia Horan, Abby Lechner (Event Chairperson), Julia Nene and Nancy Potter.

About the Erie Art Museum

The Erie Art Museum anchors downtown Erie’s cultural and economic revitalization, occupying a group of restored mid-19th century commercial buildings and a modern, ‘Green,’ 10,500 square foot expansion. The newly expanded Museum marks the first LEED-certified building in the region, soon to be complete with a planted rooftop.

The Museum maintains an ambitious program of changing exhibitions annually, embracing a wide range of subjects, both historical and contemporary and including folk art, contemporary craft, multi-disciplinary installations, community-based work, as well as traditional media.

The Erie Art Museum also holds a collection of over 6,000 objects, which includes significant works in American ceramics, Tibetan painting, Indian bronzes, contemporary baskets, and a variety of other categories.

The Museum offers a wide range of education programs and artists’ services including interdisciplinary and interactive school tours and a wide variety of classes for the community. Performing arts are showcased in the 25-year-old Contemporary Music Series, which represents national and international performers of serious music with an emphasis on composer/performers, and a popular annual two-day Blues & Jazz Festival.

The Erie Art Museum, café, and gift shop is open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. For additional visitor information, visit online at www.erieartmuseum.org or call 814-459-5477.

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‘Money Matters’ at Penn State Behrend

College to Host Financial Goals Program on May 31

Life is full of hard choices. Home ownership, vehicle purchases, medical expenses and a child’s education can be draining even before you pay.

It helps to know the basics. The Pennsylvania Securities Commission, AARP and the Center for Financial & Consumer Outreach at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, have teamed up to bring the “Money Matters” program to Erie on Thursday, May 31. The free program offers unbiased financial advice without the pressure of a sales event.

WSEE-TV anchor Vanessa Herring will host the program, which begins at 5:30 p.m. in Room 180 of the Jack Burke Research and Economic Development Center, 5101 Station Road. Free parking will be available in the deck behind the Burke Center, off Technology Drive.

Breakout sessions will feature speakers from the Pennsylvania Securities Commission, the Pennsylvania Department of Banking, the Pennsylvania Treasury, AARP Pennsylvania and Penn State Behrend.

Participants will learn how to develop or enhance their personal financial plans. They also will learn how to avoid fraud.

Everyone who attends will receive a free investor education toolkit.

Though the program is free, seating is limited. To register, contact the Pennsylvania Securities Commission at www.psc.state.pa.us/investor or call 1-800-600-0007.

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