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  What's  News December 29, 2011
 
 

An Evening with Storm Chaser Tim Samaras

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, and JET 24, FOX 66 and YourErie.com will jointly host the presentation “Into the Storm: An Evening with Tim Samaras,” on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Samaras is the lead investigator for Team TWISTEX on Discovery Channel’s extreme-weather reality show “Storm Chasers.” His presentation will be held at 7 p.m. in the McGarvey Commons of the college’s Reed Union Building. Admission is free and open to the public.

To conduct his research, Samaras drives straight toward the tornados that others scramble to escape. He attempts to predict the exact coordinates of an unborn tornado, arrive before it materializes, and place a weather-measurement probe of his own design directly in the twister’s path. In June 2003, the probe Samaras put in an F4 tornado measured an astounding 100 millibar pressure drop, a record that stands to this day.

“Storm chasers help meteorologists visualize the dynamics behind nature’s most violent storms,” says Jason Berry, a lecturer in meteorology at Penn State Behrend and meteorologist on JET 24, FOX 66 and YourErie.com. “Currently, tornado warnings average a mere 13 minutes. Tim’s data provides a piece of the puzzle for creating more precise forecasts, giving people earlier warning when severe weather strikes.”

This event is an outreach program of the Penn State Behrend School of Science. For additional information, contact the school at 814-898-6105.

 

 

 

 

New Year's Eve expERIEnce

expERIEnce Children's Museum Erie, PA
420 French St, Erie, PA 16507

Join us for a New Year's expERIEnce!

A fun, family celebration! Due to overwhelming popularity and demand, we've expanded our annual New Year's at Noon event.

This year there will be THREE (3) complete countdowns with balloon drops, hats, noisemakers and BUBBLE STOMPS!

Countdowns will be at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.

*This is a special event. Regular admission price applies. Free admission for members. Coupons, passes and vouchers are not valid.
 

 

 

 

Erie Art Museum Upcoming Events

January 8, 2012, 1-5 p.m. : Second Sundays

Erie Art Museum Multipurpose Room

Join us every second Sunday of the month from 15 pm for free admission and a guided tour paired with a creative, art-making activity. This month from 24 pm, visitors will explore the structure of snow crystals with artist Carol Comstock. Groups of 10 or more are welcome, please call ahead.


January 13, 2012 at 7 pm: Friday Night Film: the Beaches of Agnes

Erie Art Museum Multipurpose Room

The Museum will screen French director Agnes Vardas The Beaches of Agnes. The film is a "cinematic self portrait" of the director, playfully reminiscing on Vardas memories ultimately serving as a platform to reflect on art, life and the movies. Free admission, suggested donation $5.


January 20, 2012 at 7 pm: Gallery Talk: Carol Posch Comstock

Erie Art Museum Multipurpose Room
Learn about the artist's photographic process using a digital camera and microscope to capture fleeting visions of the delicate natural wonders we call snowflakes. Comstocks exhibit is on display in the Ronald E. Holstein Gallery at the Erie Art Museum through February 25.


January 28, 2012 (though March 18, 2012, with Public Opening during March 16 Gallery Night) : Kids As Curators exhibit opens

Hagen Family Gallery
For the past eight years, Kids As Curators has allowed middle school students and their teachers to take on the challenge of curating, designing, and creating their own exhibits. This years partners are the Robert Benjamin Wiley Charter School of Excellence, Mill Village Elementary Gifted Program, and Saint Luke School.

 

 

 

 

More Upcoming Events
 

Dec 31 (Sat) - "New Year’s Eve Gala" (Erie Playhouse, 13 West 10th Street, Erie, PA 16501) Phone: (814)454-2852. Email: info@erieplayhouse.org. Browse to www.erieplayhouse.org.

Dec 31 (Sat) - New Year's Rockin' Eve Party at CRAZE (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) Ring in the New Year with all your friends! Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to www.facebook.com/crazenightclub.

Dec 31 (Sat) - Zone New Year's Eve Bash (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 8 PM. Gay New Year's Eve Bash....Ring in the New Year at Erie's Biggest Gay New Year's Eve Party! Doors open 8 pm. Spend the last night of 2011 with all your friends! Free party favors, free food buffet, and free champagne toast at midnight! Watch the ball drop on the dance floor big screen! Then, dance into 2012 with the best dance music in town! Phone: (814) 452-0125. Browse to www.thezonedanceclub.com.

Dec 31 (Sat) - Community United Church New Year’s Eve Board Game Night (Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508-2540) 9:30 PM. Price: $5 donation Pop and snacks are free. Smoke free and nonalcoholic, midnight toast. We use a variety of party games. All are welcome; suitable for all ages. Doors open at 9:30 pm, games run from 10 pm until 1 am. Youth under 18 must have a guardian. Check us out on Facebook! Contact: Rev. Richard A Moyer. Phone: (814) 864-4429. Email: communityunitedchurch@yahoo.com. Browse to www.uccwebsites.net/commuceriepa.html.

Jan 1 (Sun) - New Year's Night at Craze (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) 2012's here! Continue the Celebration at CRAZE! Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to www.facebook.com/crazenightclub.

Jan 2 (Mon) - Craze Entertainment Series (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) 11:30 PM. The Party is still Rockin'! Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to www.facebook.com/crazenightclub.

Jan 4 (Wed) - Craze Karaoke Night (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) EVERY WEDNESDAY Night! $2 Spiced Rum Special Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to www.facebook.com/crazenightclub.

Jan 6 (Fri) - Vortex at Craze (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) 9 PM. Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to www.facebook.com/crazenightclub.

Jan 6 (Fri) - G2H2 (Gay Guy/Gal Happy Hour) (Oscar's Pub & Restaurant, 2147 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505) 6 PM - 8 PM. Please join us for the start of 2012 and our 4th year of G2H2/ERIE. We have been having awesome groups lately. Make it your new year's resolution to stop by, say hello, and join in the fun. Spread the word. G2H2/Erie takes place every month in a new location around town, providing GLBT professionals, and our colleagues and friends, the opportunity to meet, network or just hang out once a month. You can also sign up for the email list at www.lists.eriegaynews.com. Venue Phone: (814) 454-4325. Browse to www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=54742829807. Browse to venue web site www.facebook.com/pages/Oscars-Pub-Restaurant/104905399552242.

Jan 7 (Sat) - Duane's Birthday Party at Craze (Craze Night Club, 1607 Raspberry St, Erie, PA 16502) Duane turns 35 AGAIN! Stop in and wish him a HAPPY ONE at CRAZE! Phone: (814) 456-3027. Browse to www.facebook.com/crazenightclub.

Jan 7 (Sat) - Pride Planning meeting (Panera's - Yorktown, 2501 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505) 3 PM. Discussion of upcoming 2012 events and checking on status. We will be working on sponsorship options. All are welcome to help with planning! Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Venue Phone: (814) 833-9101. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to www.eriegaynews.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at www.facebook.com/events/305236869510326.

Jan 8 (Sun) - Craze Karaoke Night (Craze Night Club)

Jan 8 (Sun) - LBT Women meets (Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse, 35 Peninsula Drv, Erie, PA 16505) 1 PM. Social group for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women. Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse. Sign up for email list at www.lists.eriegaynews.com. Contact: Laurie Finch. Venue Phone: (814) 790-5615. Email: LFinch003@neo.rr.com. Browse to www.womynoferie.wetpaint.com. Browse to venue web site www.picoffeehouse.com.

Jan 8 (Sun) – Rite of Offering by Whispering Lake Grove (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie PA) Doors open at 5:30 PM. Sumble style ritual honoring the nature spirits, ancestors and deities. Participants will have an opportunity to make personal offerings and seek guidance, wisdom and blessings. For more info, email ravenmann@gmail.com or browse to www.whisperinglakegrove.org.

 

Jan 13 (Fri) - LBT Women - Dinner and a Movie for Laurie’s Birthday (Old Country Buffet, 7200 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509) 5 PM. Meet at the Country Buffet at 5 PM for dinner. Afterwards we will head to the Millcreek mall Cinema 6 for a $1.75 movie...My choice! ( Hey, it's my birthday!) Social group for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women. Sign up for email list at www.lists.eriegaynews.com. Contact: Laurie Finch. Venue Phone: (814) 866-5671 . Email: LFinch003@neo.rr.com. Browse to www.womynoferie.wetpaint.com. Browse to venue web site www.oldcountrybuffet.com.

Jan 13 (Fri) - Drenched Fur - Bear Bar Night (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) 10 PM. Stop out for a casual night of fun! Contact: Gary Snyder. Phone: (814) 446-2327. Venue Phone: (814) 452-0125. Email: info@drenchedfur.com. Browse to www.drenchedfur.com. RSVP/Register/Tickets at www.facebook.com/events/262832167111512. Browse to venue web site www.thezonedanceclub.com.

Jan 14 (Sat) - White Party (Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie, PA 16501) Don't miss the winter's biggest celebration with our first party of the year! Dress (or undress) in all white! Enjoy a night of black lights, white attire, glow sticks and FUN! Phone: (814) 452-0125. Browse to www.thezonedanceclub.com.

Feb 1 (Wed) – Open Circle for Imbolc by Covenant of Brighidshaven (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie PA) Doors open at 7 PM, ritual at 7:30 PM. Potluck feast to follow. Find us on Facebook!

Feb 5 (Sun) – Irish Celtic Imbolc Ritual by Whispering Lake Grove (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie PA) Doors open at 5:30 PM Honoring Brighid, potluck to follow the ritual. For more info, email ravenmann@gmail.com or browse to www.whisperinglakegrove.org.

Feb 7 (Tue) – EAGLE Neighborhood Watch (Enhancement & Awareness Group Loving Erie) meets (St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 950 W 7th St, Erie PA) 6:30 PM. EAGLE Neighborhood Watch is a Neighborhood Watch Group. The area covered is bounded by 6th Street on the North, 8th Street on the South, Japan on the West, and Liberty on the East. The group meets at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 850 W 7th St the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. The goal of the group is to do whatever we can to improve the neighborhood. Please attend our meetings and the special events that we have planned. For more info, contact Diana Ames at (814) 456-1619 or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/EAGLE-Neighborhood-Watch-Enhancement-Awareness-Group-Loving-Erie/223424857690640.

Feb 12 (Sun) - LBT Women meets (Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse, 35 Peninsula Drv, Erie, PA 16505) 1 PM. Social group for lesbian, bisexual and transgendered women. Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at Presque Isle Gallery Coffeehouse. Sign up for email list at www.lists.eriegaynews.com Contact: Laurie Finch. Venue Phone: (814) 790-5615. Email: LFinch003@neo.rr.com. Browse to www.womynoferie.wetpaint.com. Browse to venue web site www.picoffeehouse.com.

Feb 13 (Mon) - PFLAG Erie/Crawford County meets (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie, PA 16508) 7 PM - 8:30 PM. Support group for parents, friends and families of gay, lesbian and transgendered people. Meets 2nd Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 PM at Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie PA. Contact: Mark H. Phone: (814) 456-0901. Venue Phone: (814) 864-9300. Email: pflag.erie.crawford@gmail.com. Browse to www.facebook.com/pages/PFLAG-Erie-Crawford-Counties/184575144935872. Browse to venue web site www.uuerie.org.

Feb 14 (Tue) - Support group for those dealing with loss (Hospice of Metropolitan Erie, 202 E 10th St, Erie, PA 16503) 7 PM. Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM and also the third Monday of each month at 10 AM. Phone: (814) 456-6689. Email: hospice@velocity.net.

Feb 16 (Mon) - Support group for those dealing with loss (Hospice of Metropolitan Erie, 202 E 10th St, Erie, PA 16503) 10 AM. Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM and also the third Monday of each month at 10 AM. Phone: (814) 456-6689. Email: hospice@velocity.net.

Feb 19 (Sun) – Potluck dinner and Workshop: An Introduction to the Vedic Culture by Whispering Lake Grove (Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 New Perry Highway, Erie PA) Doors open at 5:00 PM. For more info, email ravenmann@gmail.com or browse to www.whisperinglakegrove.org.

Feb 21 (Tue) - Spirituality and Sexuality Discussion Group meets (Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508-2540) 7 PM. Every third Tuesday of the month, the Rev. Dr. Rich McCarty facilitates a discussion group on spirituality and sexuality at Community United Church. Community United Church is an open and affirming Christian congregation. The discussion group grounds conversation in relevant issues such as what Christian scripture and ethics have to say about human sexuality, but also provides individuals opportunities to share questions, stories, and experiences with respect to what it means to identify as a person who is both spiritual and sexual. This group also explores comparative religious views on sexuality and think about how different religious perspectives can help or hurt a person to cultivate a strong and sure sexual identity. Meetings are confidential. Come join the discussion! Contact: Rich McCarty. Phone: (319) 270-5140. Venue Phone: (814) 864-4429. Email: richmccarty@msn.com. Browse to venue web site www.uccwebsites.net/commuceriepa.html.

Feb 21 (Tue) - Erie Gay News folding/distribution work party (Mike Kohler's house, 614 Cherry St, Erie, PA 16502) 7 PM. Help us get out the print edition of Erie Gay News. We'll be folding and distributing the copies. All ages are welcome! It is also a great way to hang out and chat with folks! You can also sign up for the Erie GLBT News and Events list at www.lists.eriegaynews.com. Contact: Michael Mahler. Phone: (814) 456-9833. Email: info@eriegaynews.com. Browse to www.eriegaynews.com.

 

 

 

 

New Year's Eve Parties

 

NYE Bash! Featuring Chasing Moira and DJ Henry GQ!!!

Saturday 7pm

Cougars 1325 State St, Erie

We are ending 2011 with a BANG!
Doors open @ 7pm
Chasing Moira starts @730
PRE SALE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
$15a person/$25 a couple includes:
Tickets to Erie's hottest band (yes, the ones that opened for Train!)
A Lavish Hors D'oeuvre Buffet
Champagne Toast @ Midnight
Party Favors
Access to the after show Featuring DJ Henry Gq!
Dance Party from 12-2!

Can't make it out for the whole show?
Tickets after 10pm are just $5 at the door! That includes entrance to catch the end of Chasing Moira, party favors, champagne toast at midnight and the Dance Party with Dj- Henry GQ!

It's Saturday night so you know we have the cheapest drinks in town! $1 wells, $2 domestics! We are ringing in 2012 right!

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New Years Eve 2011

Saturday 7:30pm

Avalon Hotel 16 West 10th St, Erie

Where will you be for New Years Eve 2011?

The Avalon Hotel requests the pleasure of your company for our Mardi Gras Themed Party New Years Eve Bash!

$224.99 per couple

Overnight Night Accommodations for Two, Late Checkout, Dinner Buffet, Breakfast Buffet, Open Bar All Night, Champagne Toast, Party with Dynamic Sounds, Hats, Masks, Noise Makers, Beads, Beads and More Beads! Don’t Forget Erie’s Largest Balloon Drop and Times Square ball drop will be on the Jumbo Screen!

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New Year's Eve Party

Saturday 8pm

Saga Club 40th St & Washington St, Erie PA

LATONA with opening band SCARE CROW (MELON CAMP TRIBUTE BAND) AND FRED GRECO DOING WHAT FRED DOES

FOOD AND BEER INCLUDED WITH DOOR PRIZES
giving away 2 LCD TV's and some other small things
SAGA CLUB 40TH AND WASHINGTON

CALL JOHN AT 814 450 3890 FOR TICKETS AND INFO
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SELL TICKETS PLEASE GET A HOLD OF ME FOR EVERY 10 TICKETS YOU SELL YOU WILL RECEIVE 1 FREE TICKET.

8:00 PM TILL 1:30 AM

Tickets are 40.00 per couple or 25.00 each / or buy a Block of 10 tickets and you receive 2 free and a private table

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Last Party at the Gallery

Saturday 8pm

Urarro Gallery 152 West 12th St, Erie PA

Last party at the Urraro Gallery on 12th Street! New Year's Eve at 8pm! $10 per person includes beer, champagne toast and appetizers! Feel free to bring your own bottle.

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Mound Grove's New Year's Eve Party w/American Ride Band

Saturday 9pm

Mound Grove Golf Course 10760 Donation Rd, Waterford PA

Rockin' in the New Year with the Awesome "American Ride Band". $10.00 per person includes prizes and giveaway's, Pork n Sauerkraut Buffett @11:30pm, NYC Ball drop on 5 TV's, noise makers and hats and a midnight champagne toast to 2012! Oh and $4.00 pitchers of Captain N Coke for a limited time. Oh Ya see you NYE!

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New Year's Eve w/Leader of Men at the Sandbar

Saturday 9:30pm

Sandbar 2835 West 8th St, Erie PA

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New Year's Eve Party at Scooters

Saturday 9:30pm

Scooters 2802 Old French Rd, Erie PA

Drunk in Memphis couldn't think of a better way to wrap up 2011 than to throw a WILD 80's HARD ROCK party with some of our BEST biker friends at SCOOTERS!!

Party favors, champagne and pork & Kraut at midnight.
This is gonna be a big one!!

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New Year's Eve Party

Ralph Chamberlin Jr & the Tombstone Band


Saturday 9:30pm

Last Shot Bar & Grill 3064 West 12th St, Erie PA

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Gamehendge 2012 presented by Eric Brewer and Phriends

Saturday 10pm

Crooked i 1013 State St, Erie PA

We'll be playing a full set of original tunes (including several new ones), Then we perform all the songs from Phish's Gamehendge saga, complete with narration. This show is not to be missed!

$5.00 cover

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Erie's Hottest New Year's Eve Party

Saturday 8pm

Boardwalk Complex Downtown 28 North Park Row, Erie PA

Join us and all of your friends for one of Erie's Hottest New Year's Eve parties at Boardwalk Complex Downtown. We'll be connected live to Times Square for the Ball Drop on 12 huge video screens.

General admission is $10 and includes the food buffet from 9 to 11, party favors, noise makers and a Midnight Champagne toast.

For a night fit for a VIP, reserve a VIP Package. You'll get a reserved table all night, VIP door admission & coat check. Plus premium Hors d'oeuvres, party favors and a bottle Premium Champagne for your table. Contact the bar or stop down for details on the different packages. These VIP packages go fast, so get yours now!

Doors open at 8:00pm

Standard dress code in effect however, you should dress to impress.

Balloon drop at Midnight.

DJ Dubbs, and DJ Mad Matt All Night Long!

Table Reservation Packages (Pick Your Champagne)

Martini and Rossi |Moet| Dom Perignon |Cristal
Front Room: $100 |$175 | $400 |$650
Dream Club: $150 |$225 | $450 |$700
Ultra Lounge: $200 |$275 | $500 |$750

Martini and Rossi come in Asti and Rose.
Moet comes in Nectar and Rose.

All table reservations must be paid in advance via Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover.

Packages include: (1) Table, (4) Seats, (4) Admission Tickets, (4) Coat Check Tickets, Hats and Noisemakers, Food Buffet 8pm – Midnight and your pre ordered Champagne on ice at your table delivered when you arrive. Ultra Lounge tables feature shrimp cocktail included in the package price. Front Room and Nightclub can add Shrimp Cocktail for $20.00

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Hammerd's New Year's Eve Party

Saturday 10pm

Sherlocks 508 State St, Erie PA

The party you don't want to miss...\m/

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A Rasta New Year's Celebration!

Saturday 8pm

Vermont Tavern 1033 State Street, Erie PA

Come join us for a Rasta New Year's Celebration!

We will have Erie's premiere Reggae band Chaka performing, a Jamaican style buffet for those in attendance and a Champagne toast at midnight!

Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door - cover for the band is included with ticket price.

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A Very Special New Year's with the Backstabbing Good People

Saturday 9pm

Thunderbird Cafe 4023 Butler St Pittsburgh PA

We're bringin' in the new year at the Thunderbird Cafe and we're doin' it big. Real big. We're going to sing. We're going to dance. We're going to do things that only happen in dreams. And we hope YOU can join us!!!

It's going to be a celebration of great friends and great music. There's also a special performance by bass wizard Marc Sterling!

Tickets are $10. This includes a special champagne toast! Champagne!!!

Ages 21+

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Angered Orchestra New Year's Eve Bash

Saturday 9:30pm

Ripper Owens Tap House 491 East Waterloo Rd, Akron OH

NO COVER
COME JOIN US ON NEW YEARS EVE FOR A MONSTER NIGHT.
OUR BUS WILL BE ON HAND TO TRANSPORT YOU AROUND AND TO GET YOU HOME SAFELY.
JOIN US WITH ONE OF THE BEST BANDS AROUND...
ANGERED ORCHESTRA ROCKS THE R.O.T.H STAGE
330-785-3500
PLEASE RSVP FOR THIS ROCKING EVENT......

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Dubstep Night with DJ Ekso!

Saturday 9pm

Peabody's Concert Club 2024 East 21st St, Cleveland OH

Free admission for ages 21+
$5 entry for ages 20 and under

 
   
 

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