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Erie, PA 16510 ECGRA.org @ECGRA814 Paid for using gaming funds. CONTENTS: From the Editors The only local voice for news, arts, and culture. June 20, 2018 Risk, innovation, and tenacity: Editors-in-Chief: Erie’s 40 Under 40, Class of 2018 Brian Graham & Adam Welsh nce again, we’re extremely honored to Managing Editor: Ready for EMTA’s Challenge? – 5 Nick Warren present this year’s class of “40 Under 40” honorees. This will mark our sixth year Copy Editor: Riding the bus is easier than you think O Matt Swanseger for this feature, and as far as worthy candidates, Contributing Editors: we believe we’ve just begun to scratch the surface. Ben Speggen As Erie finds itself in an ongoing shift toward re- Jim Wertz Erie’s 2018 ‘40 Under 40’ – 9 vitalization, we must look to our future now more Contributors: Sixth class shows no shortage of dedication, talent than ever. Our young people are out there work- Maitham Basha-Agha ing long hours and looking for new solutions. We Mary Birdsong need their capable hands to steer our city in the Charles Brown Jonathan Burdick right direction. In this issue, we highlight 40 peo- Tracy Geibel ple under the age of 40 who we believe are doing Lisa Gensheimer just that. Angie Jeffery This year we set a new benchmark for ourselves, Miriam Lamey Tommy Link having received the most nominations to date. Aaron Mook Defying some expectations, this feature contin- Dan Schank ues to grow and grow. Tommy Shannon As we look ahead to next year, we have a well- Ryan Smith Jen Sorenson earned hope that this tendency will continue. Ti Sumner Nominations are already open on ErieReader. Cara Suppa com and we’re eager to see what the class of 2019 Bryan Toy shapes up to be. If you know someone who you Cover Design think deserves recognition, don’t hesitate to go Nick Warren online and tell us today. Photographer: Each year we seek out individuals who are in- Maitham Basha-Agha volved and invested in the community. We’re Publisher’s Assistant: looking for people who show potential for great Emily Hanisek things, and who are taking every step to make Intern: sure those things happen. Whether they have a Hannah McDonald laser focus on one particular discipline, or they’re 1001 State St. Suite 1315 involved in a multitude of efforts, they’re bound Erie, Pa., 16501 to be busy either way. And that’s what we need. [email protected] Whether it be through art, academia, technology, or entrepreneurship, these are the people doing Photos by Mark Fainstein something to make our region bloom in new ways. The Erie Reader is published every People of any age can make a difference, of other week and distributed at over course, not just those under two score. It’s that 250 high foot-traffic locations in Pennsylvania from North East to youthful spirit of innovation that we want to pro- Girard to Edinboro. In addition to mote above all; we just happened to slap a num- #OurErie is our home. appearing in print, Erie Reader adds ber on it. The willingness to take risks and set out new content daily at ErieReader. on new paths is something that’s essential to suc- com as well social media sites. All That’s why we take investing local share gaming funds so seriously. At the Erie County Gaming Revenue rights reserved. All content © Flag- cess. Ask anyone on this list and they’ll probably ship Multimedia, Inc, 1001 State St., tell you that they’ve experienced failure just as of- Authority, we’ve not only put $46 million of gaming funds to work in the community, but strategically partner Suite 1315, Erie, Pa, 16501. No part of ten as they’ve succeeded. Navigating through the this publication may be reproduced randomness of life, facing challenges head on, and with local organizations to fight blight, reinvigorate neighborhood blocks, reconnect neighbors, preserve without permission. The opinions of our columnists and contributors are not being afraid to put their neck on the line has anchor buildings, bring new life to main streets, and boost buy-local eorts countywide. their own and do not always reflect Spotlight on Erie – 32 gotten each of them where they are today. that of the editorial board or orga- Even though our city is over 220 years old, we nization. Direct sales inquiries to Cause I’m right here, right here, right here, right stand here today with a youthful outlook, hungry Our sta and board of directors care deeply about the people, places, and projects that make Erie County 814.314.9364. For editorial inquiries, here at home email [email protected]. and ready for change. Taking calculated risks, and great. Investing local share gaming funds is not just our job. It’s our mission and our privilege because Erie being able to adapt is something that’s essential for that success, and the individuals in this issue is our home. This is our Erie. 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4 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com June 20, 2018 NEWS & VIEWS Ready for EMTA’s Challenge? Riding the bus is easier than you think
(left) Columnist Liz Allen waits at until she returned to Erie and West Sixth and Lincoln Avenue started to accumulate “more for a bus en route to the West Erie parking tickets than Penelec Plaza, where one can transfer to the Presque Isle Express. (middle) bills.” In 2000, frustrated with A bus stop designates a stop at searching for parking spaces Waterworks for Route 33, the and then having the meter ex- new Presque Isle Express service. pire, she became a “choice” rid- (right) Julie Minich, associate executive director of All Aboard er on EMTA. Erie, finds “poetry” when buses Now she works to dispel ste- are rolling, so it’s appropriate that reotypes about EMTA riders. one of the people she ran into “I have a car. I have (auto) in- at the EMTA bus shelter at East Seventh and French streets was surance. I have a house,” she Erie poet Bigg Wash. He rides the says. Yet she chooses to travel bus to work because his car needs by bus, unless she is doing a big expensive repairs, he said. grocery-shopping trip or when there’s a hard rain. By driving also like consulting the maps fewer miles, she saves money LIZ ALLEN stashed in our car. on gas and insurance. She’s EMTA has a rack of route reduced her carbon footprint. By: Liz Allen husband to give me a ride. leadership of Lynn Schantz, maps at its office, 127 E. 14th, She doesn’t worry about park- n the heels of my May I know I could do better about who became EMTA’s executive and I picked up bunch, along ing tickets. Erie Reader column riding the bus more often, and director on May 3. Schantz says with a system map, when I in- But riding the bus isn’t just Oabout how to improve now is the perfect time, be- that one of his first projects terviewed Schantz. pragmatic; it’s her passion. “My walkability in Erie, I pitched cause the Erie Metropolitan will be to publish a ridership Schedules are also posted at heart goes pitter-patter when I my next idea to the editor: I Transit Authority is sponsor- guide — in print and online — bus shelters, but they can be see buses,” she says. wanted to write about riding ing its Public Transit Chal- about how to use the bus sys- hard to read, especially if the At the June 6 Erie City Coun- the bus. lenge, encouraging residents, tem. shelter is crowded. I met sev- cil meeting, Julie spoke about Of course, I felt sheepish ad- government employees and “The big thing is to have eral passengers recently who EMTA’s Public Transit Chal- mitting that there might be a business owners to ride the bus an educated ridership,” says seemed resigned to waiting lenge. What perfect timing! I learning curve. at least once a week in June. Schantz, a native of Murrys- until a bus going their way asked Julie if she would help Don’t you just stand on a My determination to ride ville, near Pittsburgh, who showed up. me learn Erie’s bus system and corner, hop on the bus, pay the bus more frequently actu- makes his home in Andover, Besides, not everyone actual- she readily agreed. the fare and plop into a seat? I ally began a few months ago, Ohio. ly does have a smart phone. First, though, I started on my don’t even have to worry about when my Erie City Council The new guide will be avail- Julie Minich, 46, has a flip own, by taking Route 33, the exact change; I have my senior colleagues and I talked about able “all over the city,” includ- phone, so to plan her bus trips, Presque Isle Express, on June citizen card, entitling me to holding a City Council meet- ing at hotels so that visitors she prints out the information 11, the first day the free week- free or reduced-fare service not ing or two in the community know they can “take the bus all from her desktop computer. day service to the Tom Ridge just in Erie but around Penn- this summer, about taking Erie over town,” he says. Julie is associate executive di- Environmental Center and to sylvania. I felt like a hotshot County Council on the road. If Schantz, 62, who worked in rector of All Aboard Erie, which Presque Isle State Park began. when I used my card to ride the we moved the council meetings information technology before advocates for passenger rail, The Presque Isle service subway from suburban Phila- outside of City Hall, maybe we making a mid-career switch to high-speed rail and bus service; started with one bus as a pi- delphia to Center City for free could all take the bus, I sug- transit, says his goal is to make Julie heads the bus committee. lot project in 2017. This season, last summer. gested at a caucus. Wouldn’t EMTA “the best transit author- In October 2016, Erie County EMTA is operating two buses. In Erie, though, I’ve regarded that be a good way to focus on ity in the state.” His job, he says, Executive Kathy Dahlkemper The first leaves from the West my occasional bus rides be- neighborhoods, as outlined in is to “help increase awareness, appointed her to the EMTA Erie Plaza for Waterworks, tween my westside neighbor- the “Erie Refocused” plan? to let residents of the county Board. where you can transfer to an- hood and downtown Erie more Sadly, we’re staying put at and the city understand how A native of Clarion County, other bus to go further out on as larks than as necessity. Sure, City Hall this summer. user-friendly the system is and Julie received her undergrad- the peninsula. I conserve gas, I don’t have to Maybe some council mem- that we want to make constant uate degree from Mercyhurst The Presque Isle Express search for a parking spot and bers balked at my bus idea be- improvements.” and her master’s degree in so- runs Monday through Friday, I’ve done a small bit to save the cause taking the bus can seem A few years ago, EMTA decid- cial work from Washington starting at noon at the West environment. daunting. ed not to stock route maps on University in St. Louis. In fact, Erie Plaza and continuing ev- But transferring from one Thanks to some helpful tips, buses, reasoning that every- as we chatted, we learned that ery 30 minutes until 6:30 p.m. bus to another seems like a though, I’ve learned that riding one has a cell phone to check we had lived about five min- On the 12:30 p.m. bus, I met hassle, and who wants to frit- the bus can be easy, fun and schedules. It’s true that there utes apart from each other in Tammy Reynolds, 45, who ter away time waiting for the worthwhile. You just need to are good apps for riding the University City, Mo., although buys a monthly bus pass for next bus? Besides, if the weath- study the schedules and plot bus in Erie, but I’m old school she lived there about 10 years $49 because she likes to take er is lousy or I’m running late, your trip. And things promise about traveling. I use Goo- after I had moved to Erie. “any bus, any time as long as I can always drive or ask my to get even easier under the gle maps on my phone, but I But Julie didn’t ride the bus they are running.” She rode the
June 20, 2018 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 5 NEWS & VIEWS complete peninsula loop that the bus to Corry, North East at the state Department of Tips for new riders day, taking in the lovely scen- and Albion. As an EMTA Board Motor Vehicles. Passengers ery and enjoying her favorite member, she wants to be famil- carried shopping bags and ulie Minich, associate executive director of All Aboard Erie, part of riding the bus — “peo- iar with the entire Erie County maneuvered shopping carts. Jknows that waiting for buses can be annoying, so she pass- ple-watching.” system. “I saw areas I had nev- They chatted with each other es the time by listening to audio books. “Some of my fondest I rode to Waterworks, where er seen before,” she says. or buried themselves in their memories were about driving down Interstate 80 and listening I got off to eat my brown-bag Even in familiar parts of phones. to Simon and Garfunkel. Now some of my fondest memories lunch, read a book and swat at town, you might spot things Motorists get frustrated are riding the bus and listening to the book Freakonomics,” the cottonwood fuzzies. Next you wouldn’t notice from your with the congestion on Peach she says. time, I’ll transfer to the second car, as I discovered when Julie Street, and those with an ap- When planning your bus trip, also keep in mind where the bus. Maybe I’ll ride to the Per- and I began our bus adventure preciation for aesthetics might stops are. Is there a sidewalk where you can wait? Is there a ry Monument, the Lagoons, after we attended the Erie Art be put off by the glut of chain crosswalk if you have to cross the street? one of the beaches or the Pr- Museum’s Midday Art Break stores. But safely ensconced in Minich is happy to do tours to teach people how to ride the esque Isle Lighthouse. I could on June 13. the bus, I looked out the win- bus. You can email her at [email protected]. She will re- stop at Sara’s or TREC on the Julie took the Route 4 Liber- dow and spied a bustling scene spond in a few days. return trip. ty Street bus from Southwest of big-box stores and inde- I hope that EMTA expands Erie, purchasing an all-day pendent businesses all along Learn more the service to weekends and pass for $3.10 when she board- Peach Street. To become familiar with Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority extends the hours on Tues- ed. Julie, meanwhile, praised the bus routes, visit ride-the-e.com. The site is easy to navigate by day evenings when the Sunset I parked my car at Blasco professional bus drivers who route name and number. Concert series takes place at Library, caught the Route 22 know their customers by des- Regular cash fare is $1.55; transfers are 40 cents. You can Beach 1. trolley bus from the Intermod- tination if not by name. purchase a day pass on the bus for $3.10 but other passes are Currently, service is free al Center and exited at W. 5th “I see the beauty in it, I see available at the EMTA office or at various vendors, listed on from the West Erie Plaza, but and State streets. the community, I see the po- the website. you have to pay your fare if After eating our lunches and etry, I listen to the conversa- I downloaded three apps for EMTA service: Transit; MyStop you ride a bus to the shop- enjoying the Erie Philharmon- tions,” she says to describe the Mobile; and Trackr. Each one tracks buses in real time, and ping center. Residents of Erie’s ic’s string performance, Julie ambience of an Erie bus ride. MyStop Mobile helped me to figure out transfer points, but east side could use a free con- and I left, intending to take And in a world where road I still like old-fashioned schedules. You can find them, as well nection to the peninsula, so I the Route 16 bus to North East. rage erupts too often, polite- as system maps, in the vestibule at the EMTA offices, 127 E. also encourage EMTA to think But instead of riding to quaint ness prevails on the bus. As 14th St. about adding a free Presque grape country, we opted for each rider exited the bus, they For information on fixed-route service, call 814-452-3515. For Isle Express run that starts on the Route 3 Peach Street bus paused to say a sincere “thank paratransit services, call 814-455-3330. the east side. from East Seventh and French you” to the driver. But that’s for the future. streets. Please take the bus challenge Take your bike, too For now, I’ve learned that, This proved to be a good any month, not just in June. Waiting for the bus to Presque Isle at the West Erie Plaza, I as Tammy and Julie told me, choice. The bus quickly filled You’ll say thank you, too. met a native of Kazakhstan who was on her way to work. Be- people-watching is one of the up — a young man going to fore she boarded the bus, she expertly hoisted her bike onto many pleasures of riding the work at Country Fair on up- Liz Allen is open to the rack at the front of the bus. bus. Another advantage is the per Peach Street; shoppers suggestions on which It looked difficult until I watched this video, produced by chance to explore new parts of and employees headed to the bus routes she should try Bike Erie, with instructions on how to use the bike rack: How Erie County. Millcreek Mall; a mom with next. You can reach her to load your bike on The “e” at youtu.be/hFuOmINUvv8 Julie, for example, has taken a couple of kids who got off at [email protected].
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cross cultures and across religions, 40 is a specialist with the Erie County Department of Health that promote social and cultural awareness, and man- number steeped in symbolic significance. has her inspecting everything from restaurants, to ages community outreach for the university. It is the number of years Moses and the pools, to campgrounds, and yes, even body art estab- “I take my students along with me to volunteer in the Hebrew people wandered the desert be- lishments, and her work has been recognized by the Erie community,” Ahmad says. “It is a great opportunity fore finding the Promised Land. It was the National Network of Public Health Institutes, who for them to serve our community and to connect and Aprophet Muhammad’s age when he received his first awarded her their “Rising Star” honor this past May. network with community members.” revelation from the angel Gabriel. Forty days is a stan- But when she is not “on the job,” she is still hard at She stresses that involving students in the communi- dard period of fasting in Christianity and Hinduism. work for the community, ensuring that everyone main- ty makes them feel as though they belong in the com- Secularly, it is the number of spaces on a Monopoly tains their right to basic human dignity with access to munity — whether working with Erie’s youth, walking in board, the amount of ounces separating Sublime from good-quality clothing and household items, as the co- the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March, or participat- freedom, and the highest number ever counted to on ordinator of the Erie Free Store. ing in the yearly multicultural fair at the Perseus House Sesame Street. “I want to get people energized and engaged about Charter School of Excellence. And since 2013, 40 has been a figure that has figured their community,” Adams said. “Erie is a place … with a diverse community, a com- heavily into the Erie Reader’s annual calendar, as the And with her volunteer role as the culture district munity that is always striving for excellence,” Ahmad “40 Under 40” feature celebrates the young adults coordinator for this year’s Celebrate Erie, which aims adds. “I was provided with support and guidance to making an impact in the community and keeping Erie’s to broaden our community’s exposure to the many continue my education, therefore, I am giving back to arrow pointed consistently upward. If the multitude of vibrant multicultural presences in the area through a my community as much as I can.” nominations we received is any indication, these are marketplace of artisans, merchants and food, close not lean times in terms of our city’s longterm outlook. “inspection” reveals Adams is undeniably doing just Brock Allen, 37 Hundreds of nominations were received, with the final- what she set out to achieve. Founder/Thinker, Tech Tank, LLC; Chief Technology ists carefully selected. From this we’ve assembled an Officer, Everestmedica, LLC; Co-Owner/Cheese impressive list of young professionals, entrepreneurs, Walaa Ahmad, 30 Technology Officer, The Big Cheese Food Truck and activists across an array of disciplines — from law- Assistant Director, Educational Equity and Diversity yers to musicians, from school teachers to head chefs, Programs, Penn State Behrend from hair stylists to gallery owners and more. There is a saying that “life begins at 40,” but these folks are off to one heck of a head start — and as long as they stay on that trajectory, our city and our future stand to be the major beneficiaries. Breanna Adams, 28 Environmental Protection Specialist, Erie County Department of Health
ighteen years ago, Walaa Ahmad moved to the Unit- Eed States from Eritrea. After graduating from East rock Allen is a busy guy. High School, she went on to earn her degree in com- B His company, Tech Tank, has helped innovative munications and media studies at Penn State Behrend. businesses design smartphone accessories, cupcake Since graduating, she has enthusiastically advocated display holders, and trigger-point therapy tools for ath- for Erie’s immigrant community. A former teacher of letes. Tech Tank has been praised for ensuring compa- Ahmad’s described her as “tireless,” “passionate,” and nies that “their product will be tested and prototyped “dedicated” in her pursuit of doing “whatever was nec- properly, adequate market research will be done, and essary” to help new immigrants adjust to their lives in a manufacturing plan will be developed.” Allen also Erie and make her community a better place. works with Everestmedica, where he develops technol- While employed by the Urban Erie Community Devel- ogies for the orthopedic surgeries market. When that’s opment Corporation/E.F. Smith Quality of Life Learn- not keeping him busy, he’s either serving up grilled ing Center, she worked primarily with new Americans, cheese sandwiches inside the Big Cheese Food Truck organizing programs, tutoring, coordinating mentoring or overseeing operations at Trinity Lutheran Church, sessions, helping secure summer employment, and where he serves as president. He’s also a father of four assisting with college, FAFSA, and scholarship appli- (with a fifth on the way) and a licensed pilot. cations. It’s not everyday that you meet someone equally Today, as the assistant director of the Office of Edu- skilled with injection molding and the proper blend of f you have visited a tattoo parlor and found it clean cational Equity and Diversity Programs at Penn State garlic and smoked gouda. And though Allen’s multifac- Iand safe, you might have Breanna Adams to thank. Behrend, Ahmad coordinates mentorship programs eted studies have sent him from Penn State Behrend Her current position as an environmental protection and activities for first year students, organizes events to UMass to the University of Oxford, he’s focused on
June 20, 2018 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 9 40 UNDER 40 making change right here by providing technical jobs ness district around 26th and Peach. her “overarching goal is to help connect the residents that encourage our graduates to stay local. His dizzy- Atzert has long been a proponent of this part of the of Erie County with the services and programs that are ing resume, DIY ethos, and record of accomplishments city, becoming co-owner of Ink Assassins Tattoos and available to them through their county government.” exemplify what’s possible in Erie. Piercings next door with Eric Michael Schauffele (who Prior to working for the County, Bowers was a sea- co-founded the shop in 2000 with David Steele). The soned journalist, designer, and copy editor for the Erie Ryan Atzert, 38 duo also run Schatzert Properties — a tongue-in-cheek Times-News. She still maintains her connections to Co-owner, Federal Hill Smokehouse and Ink LLC portmanteau of their names. An Iroquois gradu- journalism by serving as an adviser to The Merciad — Assassins ate, Atzert went to Penn State Behrend, and has been Mercyhurst University’s student newspaper. Her way a longtime fixture of the Erie hardcore scene, as well with words has been crucial to her work as Public In- as a fanatic for Philadelphia’s sports teams. Happy with formation Officer, which helped the DuBois native to being his own boss, he’s “most proud of being able to deepen her roots in Erie. With local connections in do what I love and work for myself for all these years.” mind, she also completed the Jefferson Educational Society’s Civic Leadership Academy in 2017. “As some- Kristin Bowers, 39 one who wasn’t raised here but who chose to make a Public Information Officer, Erie County life in Erie, I can clearly see the many advantages that sometimes get overshadowed by naysayers,” says Bow- ers. Ainslie Brosig, 38 ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum, Director
or anyone who has visited the ExpERIEnce Chil- ut of the more interesting job titles a person can Fdren’s Museum, Ainslie Ulmer Brosig is likely a fa- Ohave, “pitmaster” has to be near the top. Ryan miliar face. Since graduating from Central High School Atzert, co-owner of Federal Hill Smokehouse is one and then Penn State Behrend, Brosig has spent the of those with such a distinction. After opening in the past five years giving back to the city by bolstering the fall of 2016 with his wife Autumn, Federal Hill unargu- creativity and imagination of Erie’s kids as the muse- ably earned its place as one of Erie’s most successful ristin Bowers serves as one of Erie’s prime connec- um’s executive director. independent restaurants. In 2017 it won “Best Place to Ktions with county government, with colleagues cit- “Erie is a great place to raise a family,” Brosig says. Get Barbecue,” “Best New Restaurant (Within Last Two ing her professionalism and commitment to building a “[And] families that play together, stay together!” Years),” and the overall “Best New Business (Within better government. Since the summer of 2016, she has Under her watch, the museum has added numerous Last Two Years)” for the Best of Erie Awards. Whether handled communications for departments across our hands-on exhibits and opened an impressive interac- you refer to it as “Federal Hill” or “Independence Hill,” county’s government, focusing on things like public tive outdoor classroom. At the same time, she volun- the opening of the restaurant itself served as one of relations, social media, and a soon-to-be-unveiled new teers for PTO events in support of her own three chil- the pivotal points in the resurgence of the small busi- design for the Erie County website. Bowers claims that dren and serves on the boards of Visit Erie and the Erie
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Tracy Dailey, 35 little city like Erie cannot get enough art or music to en- Jennifer Dennehy, 33 rich its parks, streets, halls, and auditoriums. Find Co-Founder of Emma’s Footprints Dance teacher Now, as the Director of Marketing and Events at the Erie Art Museum, Dauber has the opportunity to “con- nect and collaborate with community leaders and cre- atives alike,” ensuring that Erie’s artistic legacy is one yourself, which permeates the city and leaves lasting positivity in its wake. This Erie native, avid marathon runner, and 2017 grad- uate of the Jefferson Civic Leadership Academy, who is also currently pursuing an MBA at Penn State Behrend, and be manages the EAM’s entire events calendar, including their enormous summer fundraiser, ARTrageous, and the popular Gallery Night events which must be coor- dinated all throughout the city. that. “Erie is growing by leaps and bounds!” Dauber said. “It is so gratifying to work downtown and see positive changes being made on a daily basis.” Dominic DelGreco, 31 Youtheatre/Education Director, Erie Playhouse
ccording to some studies, as many as 15 to 25 per- Acent of recognizable pregnancies end in miscar- riage. The grief associated with such as loss has often been referred to as silent and unspoken. On May 30, 2007, Tracy and her husband Bryan suffered the tragic, ou probably know Jennifer Dennehy. She’s the losing their daughter Emma during her eighth month of Yone with the hula-hoops, encouraging your kids pregnancy. Understanding how lonely the grief involved and your friends’ kids (and sometimes you!) to get in infant and pregnancy loss can be, Tracy co-founded your body moving at any one of Erie’s arts and culture Emma’s Footprints in 2013 with Kristen Banocy. Their events throughout the year. What you may not know goal has been to provide a support community for fam- is that those hula-hoops are representative of a much ilies grieving a similar loss. The organization now helps greater repertoire of dance and service to the commu- over 200 families each year, providing not only emo- nity. She’s developed dance programs for early learners tional support, but also financial assistance for burials, at St. Martin Center for nearly six years, she teaches cremations, memorials, and counseling services. in the Partners in Dance Program, a collaborative ef- “[The purpose is] to continue to walk beside families on their journey after pregnancy and infancy loss and help them get to the other side of grief,” Dailey says. “I believe in the transformative power Emily Dauber, 33 of dance education,” she says. “I want Director of Marketing and Events, Erie Art Museum to assist in getting it into every Erie ll while regularly landing starring roles in Erie’s top city school curricula and into as many Astage productions, Dominic DelGreco has gained over a decade of teaching experience. An Edinboro assisted living centers and senior University graduate with a love for all things theater centers as possible. Dance is for (from acting to playwriting and everything in between), everyone!” DelGreco is a natural storyteller who uses his abilities to spark creativity within the local community, working on behalf of the Playhouse and putting on plays with fort between Dafmark Dance and Erie Homes for Chil- Sarah Reed Children’s Center and even the Barber Na- dren and Adults, and this spring she launched a dance tional Institute. program for people with Parkinson’s Disease. These An actor, director, choreographer and even orches- are just a few of the reasons why she was the 2015 re- tra member, DelGreco has worked on over 80 different cipient of the Bruce Morton Wright Artist of the Year productions for the Playhouse, and over 100 total in the Award from Erie Arts and Culture. Dennehy is a native local area. He was also one of the five founding mem- of North Tonawanda, N.Y., and she’s studied psychology bers of Erie’s own production company, Dramashop. at Mercyhurst University and creative dance at Luna “Storytelling can satisfy a thirst for knowledge and of- Dance Institute in Berkeley, Calif. “I believe in the trans- fer us an invaluable change in perspective to the world formative power of dance education,” she says. “I want at large,” says DelGreco. “It can be a way to expand our to assist in getting it into every Erie city school curric- hat Emily Dauber saw, when she helped transition understanding by reaching into lives and world views ula and into as many assisted living centers and senior Wthe Erie Art Museum Blues and Jazz Festival from we would have never come into contact with. How centers as possible. Dance is for everyone!” a two-day event to a three-day extravaganza, is that a could sharing that with a community not improve it?”
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Jamilia Gates, 32 or the person who nominated him for this list — you’ll Community School Director, Safe Harbor Behavioral find that he offers his time to numerous organizations Health within the Erie community. In addition to No Dress Code Studios, Glass holds a position as a weekday re- ceptionist at the Erie Art Museum. He is a “downtown care captain” for the Renaissance District, working with groups including (but not limited to) Erie Arts and Culture, the Erie Philharmonic, Voices for Indepen- dence, Make A Wish and the AJO Forever Foundation. A husband and a father of three, Glass is noted to be a “family man, entrepreneur and true business leader” who prides himself in his work and dedicates his time to these non-profits with the intent to “get Erie on the map and prove that this is a community of hard-work- ing people and entrepreneurs.” And, on the rare occa- sions he catches a break, he’s still hard at work as the frontman for ska-punkers (and Rockerie hall-of-fam- ers) OH NO! It’s Mustard Gas. Bakul Gokhale, 37 Project Manager, Erie Insurance; Vice President, Erie When she’s not making shop patrons look and feel Asian American Pacific Association great, she’s doing the same to improve her adopted neighborhood in her role as owner and treasurer of the Independence Hill Collaborative, as well as the wider Erie community, spearheading the publication of the Erie Shopping Guide, promoting and spreading the ack in 2016, the Erie School District and United Way message of her empowering D.O.L.L. (Dare to Own a announced that they were partnering to pilot a new B Life you Love) project, and volunteering for those less Community School initiative at five city schools, reor- fortunate through the Mercy Center and others with ganizing district and city resources in a way to better her six-year-old son. provide for Erie’s public school students. The district This is what “Keeping Erie Weird” looks like, and Emily describes the purpose of the initiative as making Lynn George is here for it. schools “become centers of the community, open to everyone, all day, every day, evenings and weekends.” Roman Glass, 35 At East Middle School, which is partnered with Ha- Co-owner, No Dress Code Studios mot Health Foundation and Safe Harbor Behavioral Health of UPMC Hamot, that position went to Jamilia Gates. “I got the news that I received the position the day before my graduate school graduation,” Gates says. “I am just humbled to be able to serve my community in this role.” Gates, a graduate of Collegiate Academy and Mar- shall and Edinboro universities, is responsible for plan- f you’ve been attending any of the growing number of ning programming for students, parents, and faculty as multicultural events in Erie recently, chances are that well as providing resources to the school’s surrounding I Bakul Gokhale has played a part in organizing one of community. them. She is also Vice President of the Zeta Phi Beta So- At the Erie Art Museum’s recent Taste of Asia festi- rority, Inc., Rho Sigma Zeta Chapter of Erie Pa., which val, she offered dosas, curries, and chutneys from her keeps her active in community service around Erie, and native India to raise money for the Erie Asian Ameri- teaches dances to Erie youth on the side. As a com- can Pacific Association, where she serves as vice pres- munity leader, she is particularly passionate about ident. In late May, she helped organize the biennial expanding opportunities for minorities and women Asian Festival at Rainbow Gardens. The event featured throughout Erie — and she’s off to an impressive start. performances of Indian classical dance, cuisines from Emily George, 34 various Asian nations, and display booths highlighting Owner, Pointe Foure the cultures of our immigrant communities. Gokhale has also helps organize the Multicultural Asia Day at f you ever start to feel bleak and dreary, know that the ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum and recently pilot- Ithere is a vibrant antidote, and it comes in the form ed a series of cultural evenings for our young people at of one Emily Lynn George, an Erie native who’s kicking places like the Asbury School. butt and bringing the sass. Professionally, Gokhale became a Project manager at “I’m just here to turn rust into gold,” she said, simulta- Erie Insurance in 2017. She holds two master’s degrees neously referencing the city’s Rust Belt reputation and — one in human resources from Mercyhurst University, her creative, playful flair for both shiny and substan- and one in tourism and hospitality from India’s Garware tially uplifting aesthetics. As the self-proclaimed “boss College of Commerce. She was nominated for this list girl” owner, operator and CEO of Erie’s “Best Vintage/ because she has been “instrumental in bringing new Antique Boutique,” Pointe Foure (now in its fifth year of events and strategies” to our region, while partnering operation) over on Independence Hill, George — who f you look into Roman Glass’ occupation, you will find our immigrant and minority communities with “various has an A. A. in Fashion Merchandising and in Fashion that he is the co-owner of (and a screen-printing artist schools in the area to encourage the children to recog- Design — is equal parts entrepreneur, artist, curator I at) No Dress Code Studios on State Street. But if you nize and accept our diverse community.” and concerned citizen. ask someone who knows him — a friend, a co-worker,
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Gregory James Grasinger, 34 “I would like to see continued community awareness participate, for the benefit of all. Attorney for SafeNet regarding issues both directly and indirectly involved in Said Gray, “I want to help build and encourage a cul- domestic violence situations,” Grasinger says. ture of philanthropy in this region. Giving back is so im- He is deeply involved in the community otherwise portant … it’s how communities stay strong.” as well: he participates in his Neighborhood Watch, is a board member of Erie Arts and Culture, is on the Caitlin Handerhan, 27 Campus Coordinated Response Team for Mercyhurst Executive Director, Public Policy Fund at Penn State University, and is a mentor for the AKT Kid Konnection Behrend Program. Jessica Gray, 32 Director of Annual Giving, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
ou could say Caitlin Handerhan is good at wearing Ymany different — and at times multiple — hats. Whether it’s a literal riding helmet — this 27-year-old Mercer native often can be found at the horse stables ew students, from the moment they receive their training for races when she isn’t at the office — or a college diploma, begin to think, “How can I begin giv- figurative cranial adornment, Handerhan carries each ccording to the International Institute of Erie, there F ing back?” But that is what Jessica Gray, the Director of with passion and poise. are an estimated 20,000 immigrants living through- A Annual Giving at Edinboro University did. As the Executive Director of the Public Policy Fund out the city. At the same time, there is a significant lack The 2008 EUP graduate, who also volunteers with at Penn State Behrend, Handerhan, who earned her of attorneys who have expertise in immigration issues H.O.P.E. for Erie Animal Wellness and serves as an Master of Public Administration degree from Cornell practicing in Erie. Erie Ambassador with the Erie Regional Chamber and University in 2015, teaches political science class- Attorney Gregory James Grasinger, who works for Growth Partnership, is responsible for planning and es, such as Media & Politics; organizes policy-related SafeNet as well as his own private practice, is helping implementing fund campaigns and increasing fund events, such as panel discussions and debates; and to fill that void, ensuring that Erie’s immigrant popu- support for EUP, engaging with 65,000-plus alumni via oversees many other things, such as students’ political lation has accessible representation. As an attorney events and campaigns, and overseeing multiple stu- science internships and a grant program that sponsors for SafeNet, but on his own dime and time, Grasinger dent organizations, such as the Student Philanthropy research on pressing issues facing Erie. She has also earned his Advanced Certificate in Immigration Law Council. This, along with her leadership at the Edinboro taken point on the Council of Academic Advisors, and from the City University of New York. He has worked University Phonathon throughout the year — where if that wasn’t enough she’ll begin serving as the manag- hard with SafeNet to inform the immigrant community she oversaw 22 students and raised nearly $150,000 ing editor of the soon-to-be-launched Behrend Policy that these services exist in confidence. — has given Gray a unique first-hand perspective into Review. At the same time, Grasinger also provides repre- what can be achieved when people embrace their Off campus, she serves as a board member of Emerge sentation in areas of child custody, divorce, support, charitable side. It drives her to encourage others to PA, an organization that helps train women to run for guardianship, and for victims of domestic abuse.
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20 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com June 20, 2018 40 UNDER 40 office. Katie Huba, 29 Kenya Johnson, 35 Prior to the classroom, she spent time on the cam- OASIS Program Director, Mercyhurst North East Owner/Director, Learning Ladder Early Child Care paign trail, serving as the campaign manager for Erie Center; Co-Owner, Johnson Real Estate Properties County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper’s successful 2017 re-election bid. “I hope to contribute research and interdisciplinary perspectives to the policy discussions driving Erie’s re- surgence,” Handerhan says. “This is a place that I have chosen to make my home, and I want as many people as possible to see all of the great things that Erie has to offer.” Casey Hedlund, 31 Aerospace Division, LORD Corporation
ince assuming directorship of the Opportunities Sfor Academic Success in Inclusive Settings (OASIS) Program in 2017, Katie Huba has had little trouble fit- ting in with its mission — to assist students with intel- lectual and developmental disabilities to fit into both the classroom and society at large. The OASIS Program was instituted in 2007 to nurture basic academic and social skills, as well as the hard and soft skills essential ew stories better exemplify the growing entrepre- to obtaining gainful employment. Specifically, OASIS Fneurial spirit in Erie than Kenya Johnson’s. offers proficiency-based certificates in the culinary After years of mentoring young people at the Trinity arts, hospitality, business, and early childhood. “Even Center, this Edinboro graduate decided to open a child with the smallest successes from the program, we are care center in her basement about five years back. able to get these students one step closer to obtain- Within 18 months, the number of kids under her super- ing employment that is meaningful to them and some- vision jumped from eight to 65. In partnership with her thing they are truly interested in doing,” says Huba, a husband Sean — and with some financial help from passionate advocate for special education since the the Erie Urban Entrepreneur Program — the Learning age of 12. Ladder Early Child Care Center soon moved to a 12,000 square foot commercial facility, employing 13 people. One satisfied parent describes it as “a second home for “Even with the smallest successes from the children who attend.” the program, we are able to get these Johnson, a former Girl Scout leader, is also the co-owner of a real estate business and an occasion- hen she’s not innovating new compounds to use students one step closer to obtaining al volunteer at schools like Wayne Elementary, where in rubber-to-metal bonded parts for the LORD W employment that is meaningful to them she helps young people improve their reading skills. A Corporation’s aerospace division, Casey Hedlund mother of three, she prioritizes the needs of children spends much of her time giving back to her communi- and something they are truly interested in her personal and professional life, noting that “they ty by working with local teens in a variety of initiatives in doing.” are our future, so I know if I lay down a great foundation including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, in the care and the programs that I provide for them, Art and Math) Day and Math Options for Girls. She also Huba, a graduate of Penn Hills Senior High School they’ll be on their way.” teaches Kindergarten classes at LORD’s partnership and Edinboro University, received a Master’s of Sci- school McKinley Elementary, helps organize STEM ence in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Mercyhurst Michael Karle, 29 (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fairs, University last year and has swiftly put that degree to Co-owner, Noosa, Bird Junior Achievement, and is involved in LORD’s School use, growing the program significantly within her short to Industry Program, among other things. This DuBois ood food is undeniably an art form unto itself. Of- time at the helm. “Expanding the OASIS Program … will native and Penn State Behrend graduate has authored Gfering up skillfully crafted dishes takes dedication, increase not only our employment rate in the area, but peer-reviewed industry publications and was one of 30 innovation, and talent. Chef Michael Karle has worked also provide voices to the population within our com- women under 30 nationally to receive Women in Man- to achieve just that. As co-owner of Noosa in North munity that are often not heard. Since my involvement ufacturing’s STEP Ahead Emerging Leaders Award. East and Bird in Westfield, New York, Karle continues with the program began, I have met many profession- “Growing up my parents always said, ‘Lead by exam- to raise the bar for local cuisine. In the kitchen near- als, families, and students in the area who were un- ple,’” she remembers. “I love to share my passion for ly around the clock, when Karle gets some cherished aware of the program and what it can possibly help to learning, help show opportunities in STEM fields and free time, he spends it outdoors, fishing, boating or do.” With Huba’s recognition here, hopefully all of Erie beyond, and I hope to provide the youth in Erie with an hiking, most often at Presque Isle. An Erie native and will soon be in on the loop. example of positivity and determination.” Cathedral Prep alum, he went on to the prestigious
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Karle said. Citing an increased awareness, he’s hap- py to be “utilizing the local produce and local farms, bringing some healthy — but delicious menu items.” Matt Lager, 31 Attorney, Bernard, Stuczynski, Barnett & Lager att Lager, the youngest-ever partner at Bernard, MStuczysnki, Barnett & Lager, has made a career of sticking up for those who need it most. The Erie Coun- ty Bar Association Secretary and Super Lawyers “Ris- ing Star” was the recipient of two pro bono awards (i.e. volunteer legal representation) last year through the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the ECBA/North- west Legal Services. His focuses are self-described as “people who have been injured, either in car accidents or at work, and can no longer afford to make ends meet, and people who have wrongfully been denied Social Security Disability benefits after losing their jobs due to illness or injury. [Also] the firm’s marketing, including our television campaign and our online pres- Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago. ence [ErieInjury.com].” From there he spent time as a sous chef at 1201, where The Penn State Law graduate is a native of New- he worked with his future collaborator Dan Kern town, Pennsylvania, but has quickly become fond of and earned a reputation as a leader among the new Erie since moving here with his wife (also an attorney): generation of local chefs. Recently featured in Pitts- “[We] each saw the opportunity in being a part of this burgh’s Table Magazine, Karle is proud to be his own city’s resurgence … by providing quality legal repre- boss and get recognition around the region. “I would sentation tho those in our community who are the like to see more variety and bring different things to most vulnerable.” Lager’s commitment to assisting the food scene in Erie, and it seems like it’s starting to the weak is strong, as evidenced by his involvement come around now,” Karle said hopefully, citing the lo- in LAVA (Legal Aid Volunteer Attorneys), the Board of cal proliferation of food trucks. “Along those lines, just Governors of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice of the working class. If justice is blind, Lager is guiding broadening people’s palates with different things. The (PAJ), the ECBA’s Young Lawyer Leadership Commit- it in the right direction. health conscious movement is headed our way too,” tee, and as a guest lecturer speaking up for the rights
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Carly Larson, 30 President and CEO, Grant Larson Productions
express themselves in beautiful, unique, and color- ful ways. Sara McMillan Guerrein founded the shop in 2013, and almost instantly it began building up its clientele, along with a reputation as one the most in- ventive new businesses around. Recently certified by Green Circle Salons, Moxi has eliminated business arly Lawson is a lot of things — the president and waste by 95 percent, achieving a neutral carbon foot- CEO of Grant Larson Productions, a designer, a C print. She implemented gender neutral pricing, with no metal forger — but perhaps before all of that, she is a tattoo shops like Bay City, Karma, and Midtown before discrimination or discrepancy between services. Moxi learner. finally opening Wayward Tattoo Studios with his busi- also takes care to use 100 percent cruelty-free prod- “I spend my time learning!” she says enthusiastically ness partner (fellow “40 Under 40” alum Corey Thomp- in regards to her extracurriculars. “I still attend a ton of son) in September 2013. The studio was so successful certificate programs to continue my personal growth.” that they opened a second location in 2016. “I would love to see my fellow small One look at her educational history proves that this in- A self-taught artist, Matters is not only proud of the business owners take steps to end fatuation with learning is nothing new; over eight cer- numerous publications he’s appeared in and compe- tificates, including fine woodworking, blacksmithing, discrimination in our community by titions he’s won, but also the charitable work attribut- metal fabricating, and molding and casting, span more ed to the studio. An annual fundraiser by the name of being more accommodating to the than three programs, in addition to her current UCLA Toys for Tats allows patrons to donate children’s toys beautiful diversity we have in Erie.” Extension Program for Film Production. or pet food in exchange for a small tattoo design. Last But as of right now, Larson remains committed to year, Wayward received over 200 donations, with all overseeing company operations and being an exec- proceeds benefiting the ARC of Erie County and the ucts, something that McMillan has long held dear. A utive producer on all Grant Larson Productions. Two ANNA Shelter. vegetarian since age 10, McMillan has a deep love for years ago, Larson began bringing active film profes- “What i would like to do to make Erie a better place is animals. She’s a mother of two, not to mention a par- sionals into Erie and helping local filmmakers flourish. to continue to support and contribute to local events ent to four chickens, a rooster, and two dogs. She’s also Now, it is an extension of her goal to “create a lucrative and charities to help our community,” says Matters. “I done volunteer work for the Regional Cancer Center, film hub in Erie to showcase the city and region in all its believe Erie could be a great entertainment and event Because You Care, the Erie Art Museum, and coastal splendor as well as providing jobs and tourism.” destination for this part of the country.” clean-ups at Presque Isle. “I would love to educate fel- low business owners on how easy it is to be an envi- Johnny Matters, 32 Sara McMillan Guerrein, 33 Co-owner, Wayward Tattoo Studios ronmentally sustainable business,” she said, continu- Owner, Moxi Hair Salon LLC ing that she “would also love to see my fellow small t’s been 10 years since Johnny Matters decided to wning your personal style and individual identity business owners take steps to end discrimination in move to Erie for the explicit purpose of tattooing. In I is more important than ever these days. For five our community by being more accommodating to the his 13 years of working as an artist, he’s done work at O years now, Moxi Hair Salon has been helping people beautiful diversity we have in Erie.”
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Rachel Miller, 37 their paper and slate predecessors; classrooms readily Owner, Elusive Fox Boutique fit into bags and satchels. Lecture halls will continue to be around, no doubt, but today’s student cannot always be in those seats. If that’s because they’re slacking, it’s no fault of Penn State Behrend’s Jessica Resig, who as Director of eLearning Initiatives is doing what previous generations would not have dreamed possible — keep- ing adult learners engaged in their education without necessarily being physically present in class. Resig designs instruction for online and hybrid cours- es both locally at Behrend and through the Penn State World Campus, working in close tandem with both stu- dents and faculty to stay on the cutting edge of techno- logical trends and maximize results. Outside of work, she volunteers with the nonprofit Designers for Learn- ing, which provides instructional design support for the creation of free open educational resources with the aim of enhancing the literacy and preparedness of adult learners. In addition to teaching several classes herself, the recently christened Doctor of Instruction- al Design and Technology is mother to a two-year-old son. While others play hooky, Resig is diligently helping bring Erie’s future up to speed. inding a place to plant some roots had been eluding FRachel Miller. The 37-year-old moved from place to Julie Skelly, 33 place, mainly living in the Syracuse, N.Y. area. But four- Assistant Principal, Fairview Elementary School and-a-half years ago, she settled in Erie, Pennsylvania. She’s also planted business roots, launching Elusive Fox Boutique at 1503 State St. in the PACA complex after outgrowing her previous studio space. EFB show- YourErie.com. Before her work as a journalist, Nielsen cases “every possible form of art” Miller can get her donated much of her free time to LadyFest, an event hands on, from ceramics to airbrushing to traditional meant to empower women within Erie’s art and music paints to steampunk jewelry and more, including her scenes, raising money for women and children in need. own Elusive Fox Lacquer, which is on display at her nail She hopes the event can return soon, but in the mean- polish bar. time, she is focused on Dysmorphia, an all-female punk But EFB is more than just a home to unique gifts and band tackling difficult social issues. pieces of art from regional artists. The space also hosts Jessica Resig, 30 classrooms and live demonstrations, as well as a Vet- Director of eLearning Initiatives, Penn State Behrend eran-Caregiver Outreach Program and Lounge. “I want to be an advocate for abused and neglected women and disabled veterans and caregivers and work along- side other local charities and nonprofits to increase awareness and aid,” said Miller, who takes pride, too, in winning the Future Writers’ Award out of 300-plus stu- dents in her graduating class, as well as her opportuni- ty to paint murals at places like Pointe Foure Vintage Boutique and Basement Transmissions. She adds: “I want to work on projects like my SKATE Project, which uplifts and motivates women to be their s an educator, Julie Skelly has dedicated herself to best version of Strong, Kindhearted, Authentic, Tena- improving her community by enriching the lives of cious, and Empowered, and build a foundation of en- A her students and fellow teachers. This Fairview native couragement, collaboration and support between art- has come full circle from her childhood in the Fairview ists, crafters, entrepreneurs, and established business School District and now serves as the assistant princi- owners.” pal at Fairview Elementary School, in addition to being Kristen Nielsen, 30 involved in Fairview Cares, the Fairview Schools Foun- Reporter, JET 24/ FOX 66 dation, the PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators As- sociation), the NEA (National Education Association), hen the Erie Reader touched base with multime- and the American Red Cross. Along her path she’s Wdia journalist Kristen Nielsen, she was the first to earned three master’s degrees in education and edu- tell us about her so-called “double life.” cational leadership and she shares that desire for ex- She described her heroic schedule, noting that she’s cellence with the students and teachers in her school. often a “TV news reporter by day, punk rock bassist and “I am most proud of empowering and celebrating the backup vocalist by night,” as well as a “mom and wife teachers in my district who continually put students in between!” first,” Skelly says. “They share their infectious love of The relationship between Nielsen’s passions has learning, and impact the lives of children through their caused some mild panic in the past — she refers to her- impeccable instruction and passion.” The excellence self as a “heavily tattooed misfit” who never expected and passion, she believes, can affect the lives of stu- to land a spot on TV — but sure enough, she’s worked dents and families across the community by connect- her way up from a camera operator at JET 24 to a multi- n today’s educational landscape, how we learn is just as important as what we’re learning. Backlit touch- ing teachers and administrators throughout Erie Coun- media journalist who pitches, shoots, writes, and edits I ty. her own stories for that station alongside FOX 66 and screen notebooks and tablets have come to replace
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Sara Stahlman, 34 guides among environmental specialists. This Penn Nick Taylor, 29 Extension Leader, Pennsylvania Sea Grant State Behrend and Shippensburg University graduate Co-founder, Menajerie Studios holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology. She currently serves as the extension leader for Pennsyl- vania Sea Grant, a Penn State University Program that focuses on science-based research, education, and outreach to promote the sustainability of Pennsylva- nia’s coastal resources by effectively translating scien-
“Anyone who lives, recreates, or works in Erie has the power to make small and simple choices that add up to making a huge difference in the overall health and vitality of our beautiful region.”
tific information on environmental issues such as wa- ter quality, invasive species, harmful algal blooms, and climate change into useful information that helps to educate Pennsylvania stakeholders on these issues so they can make informed management decisions. “My n artist, musician, and “numbers guy,” Erie native job is to help provide tools in the toolbox for our stake- Aand Penn State grad Nick Taylor works to trans- holders so that they are fully equipped to care for and form the digital media landscape in Erie. Nick and his manage Pennsylvania’s unique coastal resources, like wife, “40 Under 40” alum Jess Yochim, started Mena- s a community activist, environmentalist, and ed- Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay, as we continue to face jerie Studios five years ago and now employ four full- Aucator, Sarah Stahlman connects community or- environmental stressors like pollution, harmful algal time associates, churning out some of the finest dig- ganizations with governmental and non-governmental blooms, invasive species, microplastics, erosion, and ital audio, photography, and filmmaking on the north institutions for environmental resilience and sustain- more,” Stahlman says. “Anyone who lives, recreates, or shore. In addition to the visual and professional cre- ability. But that’s just the beginning. She’s an accom- works in Erie has the power to make small and simple ative spark that Nick contributes to the community, plished author whose field guides on aquatic invasive choices that add up to making a huge difference in the he’s a vocalist and guitarist for the award-winning alt- species, which are used in more than 20 states and two overall health and vitality of our beautiful region.” rock band Falling Hollywood. Through Menajerie Stu- Canadian provinces, have become the model for such dios and his music, Nick is proof that Erie is a “vibrant
June 20, 2018 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 27 40 UNDER 40 entrepreneurial community, and a place to start a busi- ter serves as a community conduit, offering world-class ness and thrive.” Says Taylor, “Erie is already changing facilities, and at the heart of it you can find Travis, the for the better and I want to show that to everyone.” center’s director. “As a community,” Travis explained, “we can eliminate many diseases such as diabetes and Matt Texter, 39 heart disease by moving more, sitting less, and eating Musician/Designer at Lamar Advertising sensibly.” The 82,000 square foot building is open to the public, and features a full gym, swimming pools, basketball and racquetball courts, as well as classes and health screenings. A graduate of Penn State Beh- rend and Minnesota State-Mankato, Travis holds cer- tifications from the American College of Sports Med- icine (ACSM), the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and USA Weightlifting. His commitment to staying active rings true even after work — he’s also a strength and conditioning coach for Mercyhurst Hockey, an affiliate instructor for the American College of Sports Medicine, and Volunteer Chair for the 2018 American Heart Association Heart Walk. Travis’ charm- ing positivity truly shines through from the moment you meet him. He reasons simply that “when it comes to improving health and well-being, it doesn’t have to be complex.” Tom Tredway, 38 Vice President of Sales, Erie Molded Plastics
or Matt Texter, age really is just a number, and some- thing within him drives him from a regular 9-to-5 as F Theatre and Board Co-President of the Erie Dance Con- the senior graphic artist at Lamar Advertising Co. to sortium is equally adept at choreographing routines late-night gigs as a fixture in Erie’s local music scene, (one of which was selected for the Regional Dance typically without pausing for breath. Throw in a young America Northeast Festival in Manchester, N.H. this family, including wife Abby and their two boys, and you spring) and resolutions between families embroiled in start to wonder how he manages to do it all. difficult legal conflicts as a mediator and collaborative “I’m willing to run low on energy to do the things that practitioner. Theisen serves on the board of directors I love,” Texter said. “Creating and connecting with peo- for the Erie County Bar Association, including as vice- ple are what makes me feel alive.” chair of the ECBA Family Law Section. She is also in- On top of his two musical acts, crowd-favorite Boot- volved with the Erie Women’s Fund and ATHENA Circle legger’s Bible Club and new project Bootjack, Texter is of Trust. Her objectives for a better Erie include provid- also deeply committed to improving the community ing “people with a healthier way to resolve their family through volunteer work, protecting women’s reproduc- law issues by offering individualized out-of-court res- tive rights, and promoting compassionate immigration olution services” and “uniting and strengthening the policies. He’s also a dedicated lover of vinyl records, dance scene in Erie.” Nominators agree that Theisen is hosting vinyl night dance parties and local record going through the motions the right way. swaps. He was also recently elected as the Erie County Democratic Committeeman for the Sixth Ward, Ninth Tyler G. Travis, 39 District. Director, LECOM Health and Wellness Center And when the Erie County Library asked Texter to be their Artist in Residence for this summer, he found the room in both his life and his heart to accept. Without a doubt, Erie is a better place for it. Jo Theisen, 32 Attorney, Amicangelo & Theisen, LLC o Theisen has been dancing practically all her life J— from kindergarten to Mercyhurst University (as a dual major in Dance and World Languages and Cultures) all the way to the court of law. The balance, f home molds our core values and biases, it’s clear grace, and coordination she’s derived from ballet and Ithat Tom Tredway is Erie through and through. After modern dance have also served her well as a family graduating from Lehigh University, he took a position law practitioner. She earned her law degree from Case with Ameriprise Financial in Annapolis, Md. It would Western Reserve University in Cleveland (while also not be long, however, before Tredway returned to the performing professionally with the Ballet Theatre of town — and the people — that helped make him who Ohio) before returning to Erie to work with a mid-sized he is. The company Tom’s father (Phil) founded in the firm and ultimately establishing her own practice with early 1980s, Erie Molded Plastics, had fallen on hard partner Andrea Amicangelo in 2017. Says Amicangelo: times by 2006, losing nearly half its business in the “Jo is an excellent example of an accomplished wom- custom injection molding industry to offshore compe- champion of healthy living, Tyler Travis oversees a an who balances both the creative and professional tition. One might chalk Tredway’s homecoming up to a key part of one of our region’s largest players — the worlds in her life. I believe this makes her a more open, A filial sense of duty, but nominators say that is not the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. The John insightful forward-thinking, yet disciplined individual.” case: “Tom didn’t need to move to Erie. He chose to be- M. and Silvia Ferretti LECOM Health and Wellness Cen- The Board President of the Erie Contemporary Ballet cause it’s his favorite place.”
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And why not? The natural bounties of the region ap- mer president and longtime member of Young Erie Pro- Arpan Yagnik, 33 peal to him greatly as a triathlete, skier, boater, and fessionals met his wife, Shannon (herself a 40 Under 40 Assistant Professor of Advertising, Penn State husband and father to two daughters. Besides helping honoree), at one of the organization’s meetings. With Behrend to lead the family company back from the brink (Tom her help, he was set on a course for a healthier lifestyle, heads Erie Molded Plastics’ highly successful stock losing 50 pounds in the process thanks to a newfound packaging division, EMP Closures), he also has been in- love of running. The two recently welcomed their baby volved in several community organizations throughout son, Leo, to the family. A graduate of both Mercyhurst the years, including leadership roles with the Erie Re- Prep and Penn State Behrend (where he now serves on gional Chamber and Growth Partnership, Montessori the Political Science Department Advisory Board), he’s Regional Charter School, Stairways Behavioral Health, also currently the Treasurer of the Jefferson Leader- and Manufacturer’s Association of Plastics Processors ship Academy. An Erie native, he cares about the future (MAPP). of our region, describing the urge “to build a better Erie Says Tredway: “I think that Erie can be what we want it and to encourage more young families to relocate and to be. It can be a Rust Belt town with a self-image prob- stay in the community. Erie has the potential but we lem, bad winters and an erosion of well-paying jobs and need the commitment and courage to collaborate to young talent. Or it can be a community that has opti- leave a better community for the next generation.” mism, offers a high quality of life, has gorgeous natural assets, four seasons, and individuals and businesses Erin Wincek, 38 that are committed to investing in our region. I want to Erie County Public Library Director do my part to contribute to the second narrative.” Matt Wiertel, 37 Director of Sales and Marketing, Velocity Network
ction inspired by creativity is my mantra,” says Ar- “A pan Yagnik, an assistant professor of advertising at Penn State Behrend. “Instead of our actions being inspired by greed, insecurity, fame, monetary gain or being propelled by fear, I advocate actions inspired by creativity.” And this Ahmedabad, India native should know a thing or two about creativity — he wrote a book on it. Creative Aerobics: Fueling Imagination in the 21st Cen- tury, co-authored with Linda Conway Correll, hit book- stores in 2017, a year after he discussed the same topic from the TEDx stage at Penn State Behrend. The fact that both happened in Erie for Yagnik? “There is something incredible in the air of Erie that moti- vates and enables,” says the 33-year old, who earned uring her first year as director of our public library his Ph.D. in Media and Communication from Bowling system, Erin Wincek has worked to ensure that D Green State University. Erie is “not just innovative, but also equitable and vi- sionary.” Under her leadership, the Erie County Public Library unveiled its new Idea Lab, which provides curi- ous local innovators with access to 3D printers, record- “Creativity is a liberating force that ing equipment, video cameras, and sewing machines. enables an individual, community, or t the forefront of Erie’s downtown revitalization is “There is tremendous empowerment in being able to a city to unleash its full potential by AVelocity Network (VNET), providing IT services and design and create things,” says Wincek. “Libraries pro- fiber optic cable to homes and businesses throughout vide access to those abilities to everyone regardless of defeating fear. Thus, I want to weave in the region. As VNET continues to grow and shape the their current situation in life.” the durable string of creativity in the future of the city (at its new headquarters in the fully Described as “young and dynamic” by Deborah Fal- social fabric of Erie to make it a better renovated Rothrock Building at 121 W. 10th St.), gaining lows of The Atlantic Monthly, Wincek is committed to new clients and offering important services, Matt Wi- transforming the role of the library in the 21st centu- place.” ertel, the company’s Director of Sales and Marketing ry. Being able to “help provide access to maker skills in both rural and urban communities in Pennsylvania When he’s not practicing his creative aerobics with through library services, and then witnessing the re- his mind, Yagnik gets his body moving, as an avid fan “Our team is committed to moving the sults that have emerged and are still emerging, has of badminton, volleyball, racquetball, and dancing. En- been the most exciting part of my library career,” ac- community forward by deploying the gaging both his mind and body, he also enjoys playing cording to Wincek. the tabla, an Indian percussion instrument. advanced infrastructure that the next When not overseeing operations at our libraries (or So in principle and in practice, Yagnik’s a pretty cre- generation requires.” riding along with our bookmobile), Wincek is also a ative guy. member of the Preservation Erie Board of Directors, “Creativity is a liberating force that enables an indi- and the co-chair of the Boulevard Park Neighborhood vidual, community, or a city to unleash its full potential is one of the people committed to leading that charge. Association, which works to implement improvements by defeating fear,” he says. “Thus, I want to weave in the “Our team is committed to moving the community for- on the lower west side of our city. She believes that durable string of creativity in the social fabric of Erie to ward by deploying the advanced infrastructure that the “positive change comes through positive action” — make it a better place.” next generation requires,” Wiertel explained. The for- and she practices what she preaches.
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The Metal Schtick of Psychostick Experimental Folk Arrives in the Form of Request Freebird and William Table at Scotty’s Martini Lounge readers under 20 want to know what the early Internet was like, check out These Ones. Joining Request the video for the song “Beer!” for a full Freebird is fellow Bostonian explanation). Any Psychostick perfor- William Table, vocalist and mance is like seeing Weird Al and Pan- guitarist of Old Table, an ex- tera at the same time, and they’re bring- perimental folk-rock band that ing their two-in-one routine to Erie on released their latest LP, SAVE the ironically-named Serious Business THE ENVIRONMENT, in 2015, Tour. followed by a pair of new sin- Opening acts for the evening include gles the following year. Urizen, another band with a sense of Locals on the bill are large- humor on tour from Texas, and local ly solo acts including Gabe THURSDAY, JUNE 21 metalheads Primal Scream Therapy, Poland of The New Morning etal is a genre that may be guilty of Bravura, and Gelatin Skeleton. Sunrise, Brent Knight of Shad- taking itself too seriously at times. So come out to Basement Trans- ow Tribe, and Jess Royer and M THURSDAY, JUNE 21 Psychostick laughs in the face of that missions and see if you can laugh and McKenzie Sprague of Cult Classics. Re- assumption. Since the turn of the cen- headbang at the same time. — Tommy his week, a pair of traveling artists flecting on the recent releases of these tury, Psychostick has been combining Shannon Tfrom Boston will be stopping in Erie artists and the fact that they are, for comedy and metal into one knee-slap- to perform at Scotty’s Martini Lounge the most part, performing acoustically, ping and ear-ringing experience, with 6:30 p.m. // Basement Transmissions alongside a number of local acts. The one can imagine the unique folk exper- songs about beer, beards, pop culture, // 145 W. 11th St // $15 advance, $18 day tongue-in-cheek anti-folk stylings of iments sure to be conjured throughout and satirical jabs at metal itself (if any of show Request Freebird appear fresh on the the night. — Aaron Mook heels of a pair of 2016 releases: a three- song EP titled Sorry, I Don’t Know That 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. // 301 German Limber Up for Six Year Stretch at Bourbon Barrel One and a full-length follow-up ironi- Street // 21+ // facebook.com/scottys. cally titled You’re Welcome, I Do Know martini “The songs are still very melodically driven and have our signature ‘brother- ly’ harmonies,” said Brown, “but this one is a little edgier with some soaring elec- Steve Miller Band, Peter Frampton Tune Up for Best Summer Night tric solos since [virtuoso local guitarist Eric] Brewer is part of the band now.” Beach 11. “We put a lot of thought into this al- It’s not a free event — bum [and] which songs belonged on it,” and not a cheap one, ei- he continued. “We even brought back ther — but, as with past [older tracks] ‘The Fight’ and ‘Who We Best Summer Nights, Are’ and redid them with our current all proceeds benefit the lineup. [We] love how they came out.” Presque Isle Partner- FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Now, as far as word goes about this ship, which has a stat- surprise music video — the second one ed mission “to enhance resh. Different. And on the prettier connected to Six Year Stretch’s second the visitor experience Fside of rock. album — Brown and company aren’t let- while protecting the Those are a few of the ways Gem City- ting too much out of the bag before the natural environment” of based pop-rockers Six Year Stretch de- release party. the region’s largest and scribed their debut LP (Masquerade) “[It’s] still a secret, but I can tell you it is most valuable natural re- just prior to its release a couple of sum- for a song off the new album that means source. mers ago. a lot to us,” said Brown. “It is a very per- Anyone interested Now, two years later, they’re almost sonal song for all of us. There are specif- should go after tickets ready to unveil their sophomore effort, ic people who were on our minds when FRIDAY, JUNE 22 while supplies last. Parking is first come, Afterglow — and a surprise music vid- we were writing this one, and I hope the ith legends Steely Dan and Cros- first served with VIP ticket-holders get- eo to shine a light on one of its biggest meaning carries over to everyone who Wby, Stills, and Nash being the pre- ting dibs on the best parking areas. No tracks — during a special CD (and vid- hears and sees it. That’s about all I can decessors, Presque Isle Partnership alcohol/tailgating, chairs, cameras, eo) release party at the Bourbon Barrel say at this point.” event planners said they knew it would coolers, or backpacks are permitted on- on Friday, June 22. For fans of Six Year Stretch (and let’s be a tall order to top the last (and first) site. Recorded at CGR Studios in Buffalo not forget to mention very worthwhile couple of years’ highly popular Best — Ryan Smith and featuring Six Year Stretch’s current show-openers Cult Classics and The Summer Night on-the-beach concert lineup along with local guests including LEC) it looks to be shaping up into an series lineups. 7:30 p.m., pre-party with beer, wine rapper Charles Brown and LEC front- evening of meaning, and of song — and But classic rock mega-icons Peter and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 (V.I.P. man Jonny Evans, the “new album defi- a helluva surprise party. — Ryan Smith Frampton and Steve Miller should per- ticketholders only) // Beach 11, Presque nitely has a different feel than Masquer- form the job handily at Best Summer Isle State Park // reserved tickets ade,” singer Andy Brown said during a 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. // 1213 State St. // Night 2018, coming up Friday, June 22 $100 or $125, V.I.P. tickets $175 // recent interview. facebook.com/sixyearstretch at Presque Isle State Park’s beautiful bestsummernight.com
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Embrace the Family Fun of Erie’s First Downtown Food Truck Bonfires and Brews a Throwback to the Beautiful Basics Festival SATURDAY, JUNE 23 open flames, with all the assurances of SATURDAY, JUNE 23 eryone’s minds will be dinner, and the n select Saturdays (and one Sun- modern amenities like running water ot on the heels of the popular Erie festival’s diverse lineup of food trucks Oday) through October, somewhere and electricity that the popular resort HFood Truck Festival last month, is likely to have something for every- in the highlands of Clymer, N.Y., a wisp provides. Bourbon Barrel is proud to present Erie’s one. From The Cluck Truck to The Big of smoke will rise. What sort of message The series begins with Larseny on first Downtown Food Truck Festival. Cheese, Sticks & Bricks Wood Fired does this portend? Throughout time, June 23 and continues with Whiskey for Taking place in the upper Downtown Pizza to Fatboy Philly’s (and even sweet beacon fires and smoke signals have Three on June 30. The Peak didn’t start Entertainment District between 12th treats from Kona Ice and Tasty Twist been used to indicate everything from the fire; it was always burning since and 14th & State, the festival has been in between), the palates of the public incoming threats to new popes. At Peek our blood’s been churning. Seasons organized to be a family event, featuring will be covered in full. And that’s just N’ Peak Resort, however, it will rather turn; popes change. So we rely on the not only local food trucks, bands, busi- a sample of the trucks comprising the unambiguously indicate the occurrence old standbys — the good friends, good nesses, and charities, but also a rock festival’s 14-truck lineup. There’s only of the Bonfires & Brews Concert Series. food, and good brews that forge the sort wall, air jumper, mechanical bull, dunk one way to truly experience everything Each of the seven events will feature of bonds that last a lifetime. — Matt tank, obstacle course, and much more. planned at the inaugural Downtown live music, free lawn games, drink and Swanseger Proceeds from the festival will benefit Food Truck Festival, and that’s with your food specials, and a fully operational Erie’s own Voices for Independence and taste buds. — Aaron Mook s’mores station at the Peak’s Gazebo 5 p.m. // 1405 Olde Road, Clymer, N.Y. // the Police Athletic League. Grill. Enjoy the primal rite of commu- Free admission // Visit pknpk.com for But of course, the main event on ev- 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. // 1213 State St. nion around the beating of drums and full list of dates and headliners
German St. facebook.com. Larseny borolakeresort.com. acoustic sets and fiddling Sunset Grill, 508 Erie St, work, Tiger Maple String Band Edinboro, PA 16412 edin- Six Year Stretch Jun. 23 — 5 to 9 p.m. Belmont, Rarity, MUSIC will be playing in Edinboro borolakeresort.com. Jun. 22 — 6 to 10 p.m. Peek’n Peak Resort, and Stickup Kid 1405 Olde Rd, Clymer, as part of Goodell Gardens’ Bourbon Barrel, 1213 State Jun. 25 — 6 to 11 p.m. Geek Army World Refugee Day NY 14724 pknpk.com. summer concert series. St. facebook.com. Basement Transmissions, 145 Jun. 30 — 9 p.m. Jun. 20 — noon to 1 p.m. Goodell Gardens & Homestead, Spring Concert Series W. 11th St. facebook.com. Presque Isle Downs, 8199 Perry The Erie Art Museum will Claire Stuczynski 221 Waterford St, Edinboro, Jun. 23, 30 — 6 to 9 p.m. Hwy. presqueisledowns.com. celebrate World Refugee day Jun. 22 — 6:30 p.m. Sing-A-Long with Lori PA 16412 goodellgardens.org. Lakeview Wine Cellars, 8440 during their Mid-day Art Break, Sunset Grill, 508 Erie St, Jun. 27 — 11 to 11:30 a.m. Dirty Blanket and Old Singer Rd. North East, PA 16428 Coda sponsored by Highmark. Edinboro, PA 16412 edin- lakeviewwinecellars.com. Goodell Gardens & Homestead, Jun. 29 — 7 to 10:30 p.m. Skool Saturday Nite borolakeresort.com. 221 Waterford St, Edinboro, Erie Art Museum, 411 State The Kahkwa Club, 3300 Jun. 30 — 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Josh Travis PA 16412 goodellgardens.org. St. erieartmuseum.org. Steve Miller Band with Kahkwa Club Rd. eriephil.org. Dirty Blanket, a string and Peter Frampton Jun. 23 — 6:30 p.m. blues band from the Finger Rankin & Schell Sunset Grill, 508 Erie St, Mambo Dierks Bentley Jun. 22 — 7:30 p.m. Lakes region, is gracing the and The Groove Edinboro, PA 16412 edin- Jun. 27 — noon to 1 p.m. Jun. 29 — 7 p.m. Beach 11 at Presque Isle newly redone patio at the Jun. 20 — 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. borolakeresort.com. Take a load off with Mambo, Erie Insurance Arena, 809 State Park, 1 Peninsula Dr. King’s Rook Club. Food from a Latin-infused rock, pop French St. dierks.com. Acoustic duo Rankin & bestsummernight.com. 10 Year Gimp Guy the Atacolypse Food Truck Schell will perform along Underground and jazz band at EAM’s The Route 8 Band will be available for purchase The Groove as part of the Paolello & Gone Trio Mid-day Art Break. Anniversary Show Jun. 29 — 9 p.m. Kings Rook Club, 1921 2018 UPMC Sunset Music Jun. 22 — 8 to 11 p.m. Erie Art Museum, 411 State Jun. 23 — 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Presque Isle Downs, 8199 Perry Peach St. facebook.com. Series. The event is both pet Room 33, 1033 State St. erieartmuseum.org. 9th & State Beer Cafe, 832 Hwy. presqueisledowns.com. and wheelchair friendly. St. facebook.com. Real Fake Doors State St. facebook.com. Beach 1 at Presque Isle Me & The Boy and Save Yourself, Shiver, and Red Creek State Park, 1 Peninsula Charity Nuse and Man’s Room Band and Human Animal Jun. 30 — 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday Nite Nitro Adam Mckillip and Chill Dr. discoverpi.com. Vibes with Luis Pontillo Jun. 27 — 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Jun. 29 — 9 p.m. to midnight Sherlocks, 508 State Jun. 22 — 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. St. facebook.com. Music in the Park Jun. 23 — 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Hosted by UMPC, Man’s Sherlocks, 508 State Food by The Big Cheese Food Room Band and Me & St. facebook.com. Jun. 20, 27 & Jul. 4 — 7 to 9 p.m. Adam McKillip + Chill Vibes Summer Sunday Series Truck will be available for The Boy will headline this Lake Erie Community Park, with Luos Pontillo can be heard Jul. 1 — noon to 1 p.m. purchase at the Charity Nuse installment of the Sunset Suzi Brown and 10192 W. Lake Rd, Lake City, PA at Outback Jack’s as part of McCain Outdoor Amphithe- show at the King’s Rook Club Music Series on Beach 1. Friday Nite Nitro 16423 girardtownship.com. the King’s Rook Club’s Satur- ater in Frontier Park, 1501 patio complex, Outback Jack’s. Jun. 29 — 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. day night summer music series. Beach 1 at Presque Isle W. 6th St. leaferie.org. Gem City Revival Kings Rook Club, 1921 State Park, 1 Peninsula Harrisburg singer-song- Kings Rook Club, 1921 Jun. 21 & Jul. 1 — 6 to 9 p.m. Peach St. facebook.com. Dr. discoverpi.com. writer Suzi Brown to play on Jesse Weston Peach St. facebook.com. Jul. 1 — 6:30 p.m. The Skunk and Goat Tav- The Division Street Whisky for 3 Rook patio. Food from the ern, 17 W. Main St, North Tennessee Back porch Atacolypse Food Truck will Sunset Grill, 508 Erie St, Machine Jun. 28 — 6 to 9 p.m. East, PA 16428 skunk- Jun. 23 — 9 p.m. be available for purchase. Edinboro, PA 16412 edin- Jun. 22 — 9 p.m. The Skunk and Goat Tav- andgoattavern.com. Presque Isle Downs, 8199 Perry Kings Rook Club, 1921 borolakeresort.com. Presque Isle Downs, 8199 Perry ern, 17 W. Main St, North Hwy. presqueisledowns.com. Peach St. facebook.com. Psychostick and Urizen Hwy. presqueisledowns.com. East, PA 16428 skunk- Erie Phil at the Seawolves andgoattavern.com. Jun. 21 — 6 to 11 p.m. Immoral CC & W Jul. 3 — 6 to 10:30 p.m. Basement Transmissions, 145 Mr. Nice Guy (Alice Cooper Tribute) Jun. 23 — 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Six Year Stretch Jun. 30 — 2 to 5 p.m. Both fireworks and the Erie W. 11th St. facebook.com. Sherlocks, 508 State Jun. 22 — 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jun. 28 — 6:30 p.m. CC & W of DiBello Records Phil will accompany the St. facebook.com. SeaWolves at the ballpark for Seann P. Clark Sherlocks, 508 State Sunset Grill, 508 Erie St, will be performing “Vintage Edinboro, PA 16412 edin- a night of fun and live music. Jun. 21 — 6:30 p.m. St. facebook.com. After Hours Radio and LEC Modern Americana” at Sunset Grill, 508 Erie St, borolakeresort.com. 408 Bar and Grill. UPMC Park, 110 E. 10th Jun. 23 — 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Edinboro, PA 16412 edin- Libraries Rock & Roll 408 Bar and Grille, 408 St. eriephil.org. Indie groove and alterna- Salamon Frank borolakeresort.com. Jun. 23 — 1 to 4 p.m. State St. facebook.com. tive band from Ann Arbor Jun. 29 — 6:30 p.m. The Skyliners The first outdoor concert Request Freebird set to play local lounge. Sunset Grill, 508 Erie St, Whiskey For Three Jul. 3 — 6:30 p.m. to celebrate this year’s Edinboro, PA 16412 edin- and William Table Scotty’s Martini Lounge, 301 Jun. 30 — 5 to 9 p.m. Highmark Amphithe- Summer Library Challenge borolakeresort.com. Jun. 21 — 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. German St. facebook.com. Peek’n Peak Resort, ater, Liberty Park, Erie, will be held on Blasco’s east 1405 Olde Rd, Clymer, PA 16507 porterie.org. Request Freebird from Boston lawn. Bring a blanket or lawn Abadon Faluz Summer Concert Series: and musician William Table NY 14724 pknpk.com. Juvenile Characteristics, chair to enjoy the show. Jun. 24 — 6:30 p.m. Tiger Maple String Band on lineup for Thursday show. JD Eicher, Falling Blasco Memorial Library, 160 Sunset Grill, 508 Erie St, Jun. 29 — 7 to 9 p.m. Clever Norman Scotty’s Martini Lounge, 301 E. Front St. facebook.com. Edinboro, PA 16412 edin- Known for their traditionally Jun. 30 — 6:30 p.m. Hollywood and Stiletto
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Nolan Remembering Bloody Sunday at Lavery Brewing Co. Winding up for Chicago’s Belmont at Basement Transmissions
and “Water Weight,” released last year. On tour with Belmont are California’s Stickup Kid and Canada’s Rarity. Each band has a pop-punk sound with a dash of emo thrown in, to contrast their tour- mate’s overwhelmingly positive sound. Opening acts for the show include Meadville-based emo/punk band Arch- way, with an EP released on Panic Re- cords, Erie’s own Mallory Run, whose EP Spin was released in April on Wil- MONDAY, JUNE 25 helm Records, and Kent, Ohio pop-punk llinois pop-punk outfit Belmont will be group Deadfall, who is starting its tour Ireturning to Basement Transmissions with Mallory Run one day prior. nearly five months to the day since their So come out to Basement Transmis- last Erie performance at Amity Fest II, sions, and don’t miss out on what’s alongside multiple other pop-punk and set to be one of the biggest pop-punk emo bands. shows in Erie this year. — Tommy Shan- Belmont’s energetic and upbeat style non Jonathan Nolan of The Mulligans will play a is a perfect soundtrack to the possibili- SUNDAY, JUNE 24 slate of Irish rebel songs at Lavery Brewing ties and optimism that come with sum- 6:30 p.m. // Basement Transmissions // Company in memoriam of Dublin’s Bloody n remembrance of Dublin’s Bloody Sunday, which transpired in 1913. mer. Check out the singles “Step Aside” 145 W. 11th St. // $8 advance, $12 doors ISunday, Jonathan Nolan will be playing a free show of Irish rebel songs at Lavery etc.), said. “There are some beautiful Brewing Company on Sunday, June 24. ballads written during that time that Little Italy Farmers Market Returns for Summer Independent Ireland and Northern Ire- can be considered ‘rebel songs.’ These MONDAY, JUNE 25 land were home to numerous “Bloody songs would be looked at as a downer tance down the road from the SSJNN Sundays” throughout the 20th century. to a St. Patrick’s Day crowd, and would headquarters. The first of these was in Dublin in 1913. not get the respect they deserve.” The Little Italy Farmers Market will During a political rally focused on the Continuing, Nolan elaborated about feature produce grown by local teens lockout of Irish workers in the city, a his setlist preparation: “I lost my voice at the SSJNN Urban Farm and from oth- riot broke out and police forces beat on- a few weeks ago and decided to learn er farms like Fat Hawk Farm, Old Path lookers in the street. some Celtic reels to throw in the set if Farm, Kim’s Aquaponics, Strawberry The dispute and following lockout time allows. I’ll still do some acoustic Lane Produce, French Street Farms, lasted into January of the next year and Mulligans numbers and some other Ferko Farm, Blooming Valley Farm, Post is “generally viewed as the most severe songs that fit, but I plan on using the Apples and the Erie School District Gar- and significant industrial dispute in Irish middle of the set to play the newer ma- dens. history,” said the Irish Times in 2013 in a terial.” he annual Little Italy Farmers Mar- In an effort to encourage people to piece reflecting on the event 100 years In addition to the traditional music, La- Tket will return Monday, June 25 with purchase local produce, SNAP, WIC and later. very Brewing Company will feature dark plenty of fresh produce. FMNP senior vouchers are accepted “This upcoming show at Lavery’s is beers and whiskey specials at the event. Organized by the Sisters of St. Joseph and matched. Credit cards are also ac- particularly different because it will be — Hannah McDonald Neighborhood Network (SSJNN), the cepted. — Tracy Geibel more intimate,” Nolan, who has played popular summertime market then con- in multiple groups across Erie (The Mul- 5 p.m. // 128 W. 12th St., Unit 101 // No tinues every Monday through Sept. 24 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. // 331 W. 18th St. // 454- ligans, Save Yourself, Hard Luck Story, cover // facebook.com/laverybrewing at 331 W. 18th St., which is a short dis- 7814 // ssjnn.org
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Jul. 4 — 1:30 p.m. tessorichildrenshouse.com. Bloody Sunday Ongoing — 1 p.m. Lake Rd. facebook.com. Ongoing through Aug. 10 Beach 1 at Presque Isle Tom Ridge Environmental Mercyhurst University Rail Fest: Celebrating Jun. 24 — 5 p.m. Dr. Strange State Park, 1 Peninsula Center, 301 Peninsula Dr. Cummings Gallery, 501 E. 38th 25 Years Lavery Brewing Company, 128 Jun. 24 — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dr. discoverpi.com. W. 12th St. facebook.com. biggreenscreen.com. St. miac.mercyhurst.edu. Jun. 21 — 6 to 9 p.m. Blasco Memorial Library, 160 Tiger Maple String Band Erie Brewing Co., 6008 Knowl- Mind, Body, Beer Aircraft Carrier E. Front St. erielibrary.org. Vintage Neon: Images Jul. 4 — 6:30 p.m. edge Pkwy. eriebrewingco.com. Jun. 26 — 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ongoing — 2 p.m. & 5 p.m. by Chuck Biddle Sunset Grill, 508 Erie St, Tom Ridge Environmental Beauty and the Beast: Ongoing through Sept. 9 Downtown Erie Food Tour Erie Ale Works, 416 W. 12 Edinboro, PA 16412 edin- St. facebook.com. Center, 301 Peninsula Dr. Sing-A-Long Version Erie Art Museum, 411 State borolakeresort.com. Jun. 22, 23, 29, 30 — 11 biggreenscreen.com. Jun. 28 — 9 p.m. St. erieartmuseum.org. a.m. to 2 p.m. Happy-Appy Food Tour Bring a chair and enjoy Beauty Like My Thai, 827 State Jun. 27 — 5 to 7 p.m. Annihilation Archiving Ephemeral St. eriefoodtours.com. and the Beast under the stars Beauty DANCE Room 33, 1033 State St. Jun. 20 — 5:30 p.m. at Porreco College as part of BBQ, Beer and Beards eriefoodtours.com. From the director of Ex Ongoing through Sept. 15 Doo-Wop Dance their summer movie series Jun. 22 — 5 to 8 p.m. Machina, Annihilation will be Erie Art Museum, 411 State Jun. 22 — 6 to 9 p.m. Ramen Night Porreco College, 2951 W. St. erieartmuseum.org. Erie Ale Works, 416 W. 12 showing at Bourbon Barrel on 38th St. edinboro.edu. LifeWorks Erie, 406 Peach Jun. 28 — 5 to 8 p.m. St. facebook.com. State St. as part of the Film St. lifeworkserie.org. Erie Ale Works, 416 W. 12 Gary Spinosa: Society of North West PA’s Film Indestructible Man (1956) St. facebook.com. Divine Instinct Erie’s 1st Downtown Jun. 28 — 8 to 9:30 p.m. Spotlight Dance Grain movie and dinner series. Ongoing through Jan. 6, 2019 Food Truck Festival Pizza & Wings Erie Movie House, 3424 W. Jun. 23 — 7 p.m. Bourbon Barrel, 1213 State Erie Art Museum, 411 State Jun. 23 — 3 to 11 p.m. Lake Rd. facebook.com. Warner Theatre, 811 State Jun. 29 — 5 to 8 p.m. St. filmsocietynwpa.org. St. erieartmuseum.org. Bourbon Barrel, 1213 State St. erieevents.com. Erie Ale Works, 416 W. 12 Moonrise Kingdom St. bourbonbarrelerie.com. St. facebook.com. Thor: Ragnarok James McMurray: Jul. 2 — 6 to 8 p.m. Summer Stars Jun. 21 — 9 p.m. Faces and Paces Sangria Saturdays Blasco Memorial Library, 160 Jun. 29 — 7 p.m. Ongoing through June 10, 2019 Jun. 23 — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thor’s newest adventure will E. Front St. erielibrary.org. Warner Theatre, 811 State MOVIES Presque Isle Wine Cellars - Isle be broadcast under the stars Erie Art Museum, 411 State St. erieevents.com. St. erieartmuseum.org. House, 9440 W. Main Rd, North Flight of the Butterflies as part of Porreco College’s East, PA 16428 facebook.com. summer movie series. Ongoing — 11 a.m. & 4 p.m. VISUAL ARTS The Darkest Reaches Porreco College, 2951 W. FOOD & DRINK Mimosa Sundays Tom Ridge Environmental by Derrick Voricci 38th St. edinboro.edu. 95th Annual Spring Show Center, 301 Peninsula Dr. Jun. 24 & Jul. 1 — 10 Ongoing through Jul. 1 Jun. 30 — 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Picnic in the Park a.m. to 4 p.m. biggreenscreen.com. Slaughter Film Presents: Erie Art Museum, 411 State As part of the Art After Jun. 21, 28 — 11:30 a.m. Presque Isle Wine Cellars - Isle Earthflight Night of the Living Dead St. erieartmuseum.org. Hour” series, Derrick Voricci Gibson Park, North East, House, 9440 W. Main Rd, North (1968) & The Herd of Wayward Tattoo will be PA 16428 nechamber.org. East, PA 16428 facebook.com. Ongoing — noon & 3 p.m. Kate Nash, Paintings Tom Ridge Environmental Jun. 22 — 8 to 11 p.m. displaying his first solo exhibit, Ongoing through Jul. 3 Sip & Paint North East Food Tour Center, 301 Peninsula Dr. Get your flesh-eating fill with “The Darkest Reaches,” at Glass Growers Gallery, 10 E. 5th Jun. 21 — 6 to 8 p.m. Jun. 24 — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. biggreenscreen.com. Scotty’s Martini Lounge. this classic horror double St. glassgrowersgallery.com. Presque Isle Wine Cellars - Isle The Bean Coffee Shop, 12 feature at Erie Movie House. Scotty’s Martini Lounge, 301 House, 9440 W. Main Rd, North Mysteries of the S. Lake St, North East, PA Erie Movie House, 3424 W. Sr. Angelica Cummings German St. facebook.com. East, PA 16428 anandamon- 16428 eriefoodtours.com. Great Lakes
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Arts in the Arboretum Series Starts Up Lisa Vroman, Erie Phil Bring ‘A Night Off Broadway’ with CODA
19, Erie Philharmonic’s Brass Quintet long cabaret-style performance by vo- on July 22, The Vendettas on July 26, cal phenom Lisa Vroman, who starred Acoustic Ear Candy on July 29, Abbey on Broadway for several years as Chris- Road on August 2 and Rooftop Project tine Daaé, the challenging, soaring fe- on August 9. male lead in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunday, July 8 will highlight poetry Phantom of the Opera. Her incredible instead. The hour-long event called body of work in musical theater over “Poetry in the Park” will function as an nearly three decades has garnered her open mic session where people are en- numerous awards and recognition from
ROB SEAMAN ROB couraged to share poetry, short stories industry behemoths, including Camer- or songs. on Mackintosh and Harold Prince. SUNDAY, JULY 1 Gannon’s Theater Department will After Vroman’s exquisite performance, rts in the Arboretum will bring mu- bring its talents to the park from July guests can take part in an exciting live sic and theater to Frontier Park 16 to 18 to perform Macbeth and again auction, which will feature many alluring A FRIDAY, JUNE 29 starting Sunday, July 1. July 23 to 25 to perform Standup Shake- items, including a pair of 18K diamond The free series will feature local mu- speare. In case of rain, the location will n case the Great White Way isn’t quite hoop earrings, donated by Dahlkem- sicians, poetry and a few Shakespeare be moved to the university’s Schuster Ifeasible for you this summer, the Erie per’s Jewelry Connection. There will Summer Nights presented by Gannon Theatre. Philharmonic has put together a stellar also be a silent auction for event-goers University’s Theater Department peri- On Sundays, food trucks will be pres- evening of cocktails, culinary creations to try and snag a number of significant odically through Sunday, August 9 at ent. Some seating is provided, but and, of course, musical entertainment, prizes. the park’s Patricia McCain Outdoor Am- guests are encouraged to bring their all packaged up as “CODA: A Night Off Undoubtedly, Vroman’s luminous phitheater. own blankets or chairs. — Tracy Geibel Broadway.” presence and pure soprano voice is the Concerts are scheduled nearly every Set this year at Erie’s incomparable centerpiece of CODA, bringing an au- Thursday and Sunday. They include Noon to 1 p.m. Sunday shows; 7 to Kahkwa Club, with a clubhouse boast- thentic taste of the bright lights of New Jess Royer & McKenzie Lee Sprague on 8:30 p.m. Thursday shows // Patricia ing lush views of a perfectly manicured York City here to Erie, but she is just one July 1, Tennessee Back Porch on July McCain Outdoor Amphitheater in golf course made tantalizing by sunset, reason why Erie will turn out for this 5, Mambo on July 12, Me & The Boy on Frontier Park, 1501 W. 6th St. // Free // the night promises a variety of chic de- sparkling, glamorous evening which July 15, Bootlegger’s Bible Club on July 453-5323 // leaferie.org lights. Erie Phil Musical Director Daniel celebrates the city, the long-awaited Meyer will be on hand as host of the summer, and our area’s commitment to evening. The party starts with signature musical excellence. — Cara Suppa All Welcome as Pride Preparations Get Underway handcrafted drinks at the open bar, plus delectable dishes provided by the club’s 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. // 3300 Kahkwa In addition to activities for all ages, the own kitchen. Club Road // $80 per ticket // eriephil. festival will also have drag and musical Of course, the main event is an hour- org/coda performances. “This year one of the biggest things we wanted to do was have food capabilities Pastime Tournaments 1 Peninsula Dr. trecpi.org. at the festival,” said Sphon. This year, THEATER Jun. 21, 22, 23, 24 Erie SeaWolves vs Pridefest will host a local food truck as Mercyhurst Universi- Bowie Baysox ty, 501 E. 38th St. pas- well as a local BBQ unit so attendees no Things My Mother Jun. 29, 30 & Jul. 1, timetournaments.com. longer have to leave the event to eat. Taught Me 2, 3 — 7:05 p.m. Jun. 20, 26 — noon & Jun. 24 — Erie Frost: Battle UPMC Park, 110 E. 10th HIV and STI testing will be available at St. milb.com. SATURDAY, JUNE 30 2:30 p.m. & Jun. 23 — 5:30 p.m. of Lake Erie the event, too. Station Dinner Theatre, 4940 Jun. 22, 23, 24 The Great Inflatable Race Peach St. canterburyfeast.com. cross the country, rainbows will dot “The LGBT+ community has a much David G. Long Baseball Jun. 30 — 8 a.m. the landscape as cities celebrate higher rate of HIV and STD and STIs,” Camelot Complex, Thomas Rd, Fairview, Lake Erie Speedway, 10700 Del- A PA 16415 leaguelineup.com. Pride Month. Members of Northwest- Sphon said. “We thought it was appro- Jun. 20, 21, 22, 23 — 7:30 mas Dr, North East, PA 16428 p.m. & Jun. 24 — 2 p.m. Erie SeaWolves vs thegreatinflatablerace.com. ern Pennsylvania Pride Alliance are do- priate to offer this (free testing) service Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th Altoona Curve St. erieplayhouse.org. ing the same, gearing up for Erie’s own to, not only the LGBT community, but Jun. 22 — 7:05 p.m. & Jun. 23 — COMMUNITY Pridefest and parade. the entire community at an event like Equus by Peter Shaffer 4:35 p.m. & Jun. 24 — 1:35 p.m. Jun. 20, 21, 27, 28 — 8 to 11 p.m. UPMC Park, 110 E. 10th Tall Ship Summer Camp The celebration will begin at the Zone this.” St. milb.com. PACA, 1505 State St. The bar is set high for this year’s fes- Ongoing though Aug. 17 Dance Club in Erie where attendees are paca1505.com. Keystone Bass Buddy — 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. invited to assemble before marching tival, especially after 2017’s event, said The Wrecking Crew Erie Bay Tournament Erie Maritime Museum, 150 E. down State St. at noon on Saturday, Sphon. “This year our most challenging Bloopers and All Jun. 23 — 8 a.m. Front St. flagshipniagara.org. June 30. thing has been living up to our previ- Jun. 23 — 7 p.m. Presque Isle State Park, 1 Walking Wednesdays Peninsula Dr. kbass.com. “Each Pride has its very own feeling. ous years expectations,” he continued. New Life and Spirit Revival Cen- Jun. 20, 27 — 6 a.m. ter, 315 E. 9th St. facebook.com. Erie Commodores vs Asbury Woods Nature Our Pride tends to have a very fami- “Last year was our 25th year and we had Rochester Lancers Center, 4105 Asbury Rd. ly-friendly feeling,” Alex Sphon, Presi- just over 1,000 people.” asburywoods.org. SPORTS Jun. 24 — 2 p.m. dent of NWPA Pride Alliance, said. “It’s Organizers are expecting a similarly Gannon University, 200 W. 4th Lagoon by Pontoon not like some bigger city prides that large crowd this year. The event is free Erie SeaWolves vs New St. eriecommodores.com. Jun. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Hampshire Fisher Cats 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 & Jul. seem to cater to certain demograph- for all to attend. — Hannah McDonald Volleyball Doubles League 1, 2, 3, 4 — 10 a.m. Jun. 20 — 12:05 p.m. ics within the LGBT+ community. We’re Jun. 26 & Jul. 3 — 6 to 9 p.m. Lagoon Boat Launch in UPMC Park, 110 E. 10th Beach 6 Volleyball Courts Presque Isle State Park, 1 very inclusive. Everyone is welcome.” Noon // 133 W. 18th St. // nwpapride.org St. milb.com. at Presque Isle State Park, Peninsula Dr. trecpi.org.
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The lawn at Libery Park fills with onlookers at a previous installment of the 8 Great Frank Czuri, and Mark Groom. Beau- Tuesdays free concert series. This has mont had continued to front the group been a familiar scene since the program’s until his passing last fall. Local song- inception in the year 2000. stress Lindsay Vendetti will open the night at 6:30 p.m. The first of the eight significant- The remainder of the 8 Great Tuesdays ly-above-average Tuesdays comes cour- schedule is as follows: tesy of the Pittsburgh-area doo-wop July 10 — Headliner: Jake’s Blues; group The Skyliners. Originally a quintet Opener: Norman Nardini comprised of Jimmy Beaumont (lead), July 17 — Headliner: Separate Ways Janet Vogel (soprano), Wally Lester (Journey tribute); Opener: Malpractice (tenor), Jackie Taylor (bass voice and July 24 — Headliner: Blessid Union of guitarist), and Joe Verscharen (bari- Souls (alternative rock); Opener: Smilo tone), The Skyliners are responsible for & The Ghost one of the more enduring hits of early July 31 — Headliner: Samantha Fish R&B, “Since I Don’t Have You.” Released (contemporary blues); Opener: The Jeff in 1958, the yearning ballad features an Fetterman Band anguished and beautiful lead vocal from Aug. 7 — Headliner: Pure Prairie from a variety of genres at the Highmark Beaumont, backed with all the signa- League (American country rock); Open- STARTS TUESDAY, JULY 3 Amphitheater at Liberty Park. Bring a ture flourishes of the era — tinkly piano, er: Refuge aybe you’re one of those people lawn chair, bring a cooler (but not to mellifluous strings and orchestration, Aug. 14 — Headliner: Wesley Bright Mthat seizes the moment; lives each smuggle in alcohol, as that is forbid- and rich vocal harmonies. The group & The Honeytones (soul); Opener: The day as if it’s your last. If that’s the case, den), and by Jove, bring some enthusi- had a sprinkling of minor hits until they Breeze Band then you probably cherish each day of asm! Because another 44-week stretch originally disbanded in 1963, but none Aug. 21 — Headliner: Femme Zeppelin the week equally, and that’s just swell. of two-star (out of a possible five) Tues- repeated the success of “Since I Don’t (female-fronted Led Zeppelin tribute); Chances are, though, that your past 44 days will be upon us before we know it. Have You,” which has been covered nu- Opener: RiffRiders Tuesdays have been more tepid than The slate of free concerts commences merous times, most notably by Don Mc- 8 Great Tuesdays: transcending medi- unattended tapenade at a PTA picnic on July 3, and will continue for every Lean (of “American Pie” fame), country ocrity since 2000™. — Matt Swanseger party. Well thanks to Port Erie and ERIE- Tuesday thereafter through August 21, musician Ronnie Milsap, and (most cu- BANK, that’s about to change. at which point we regret to inform you riously) Guns N’ Roses. 6:30 p.m. // 726 W. Bayfront Parkway // Back for a 19th season, 8 Great Tues- any greatness in your Tuesdays will The current iteration of the collective Free // Under 18 must be accompanied days will again be cooking up live music need to come from within. includes Donna Groom, Nick Pociask, by parent or guardian // porterie.org
June Work Day For St. erieclayspace.com. St. lifeworkserie.org. Dobbins Landing, 1 State Ju. 22, 23, 29, 30 — 8 p.m. UPMC Park, 110 E. 10th St. eriedowntown.com. Dobbins Landing, Dobbins St. eriephil.org. Operation Christmas Child Summer Clay for Labyrinth Summer Landing, Erie, PA 16507 Jun. 20 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunset Hikes Over the Counter Kids: Elementary Solstice Celebration candlelightghostwalks.com. Grace Church, 7300 Grubb Wheel Throwing Jun. 21 — 7:30 to 9 p.m. Medication Safety Rd, McKean, PA 16426 Jun. 21 — 1 to 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Jun. 20, 27 — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Asbury Woods Nature Active Apples Jun. 25 — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. samaritanspurse.org. Celebrate the summer solstice Center, 4105 Asbury Rd. Jun. 23 — 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. LifeWorks Erie, 406 Peach Erie Clayspace, 1505 State with events for children and Plastic Pollution Solution: asburywoods.org. Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier St. lifeworkserie.org. St. erieclayspace.com. adults at LEAF, The Lake Erie One Small Change Park, 1501 W. 6th St. leaferie.org. Silent Peace Walk Arboretum at Frontier Park. Marvel Trivia Nite Four-Week Daytime Wheel Jun. 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Coloring for Grown-Ups and Hand-building 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 & Jul. 1, 2, Jun. 20 — 7 to 7:30 p.m Frontier Park, 1501 W. Jun. 21 — 9 to 11 p.m. Jun. 23 — 10 a.m. to noon 3, 4 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bayfront Promenade, 6101 6th St. leaferie.org. Test your knowledge of Jun. 25 — 10:30 a.m. Iroquois Avenue Branch to 12:30 p.m. Tom Ridge Environmental Cen- E. Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16511 Marvel at Trivia Night, Demystifying Library, 4212 Iroquois Erie Clayspace, 1505 State ter, 301 Peninsula Dr. trecpi.org. eriebenedictines.org. hosted by The Big Cheese Insurance Products Ave. erielibrary.org. St. erieclayspace.com. Active Apples Evening Lagoon by Pontoon Ju. 21 — 2 to 3 p.m. Food truck at King’s Rook. Kick Off to Summer III Tech Toolbox Jun. 20 — 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Jun. 20, 22, 27, 29 & Jul. Millcreek Branch Library, 1088 Kings Rook Club, 1921 4 — 7 to 8:30 p.m. Peach St. facebook.com. Jun. 23 — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jun. 25 — 2 to 4 p.m. Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Interchange Rd. erielibrary.org. Lagoon Boat Launch in Christ United Method- Edinboro Branch Library, Park, 1501 W. 6th St. leaferie.org. 2018 Erie Poker Run Presque Isle State Park, 1 Ceramics Class: Wheel and ist Church, 2615 W. 32nd 413 W. Plum St. Edinboro, Oak Island Myster Peninsula Dr. trecpi.org. Hand-built Techniques Jun. 22, 23, 24 St. eriechrist.org. PA 16412 erielibrary.org. Jun. 20 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Jun. 21, 28 — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel, 55 The Big Summer Sale W. Bay Dr. elitepokerruns.com. Pilates Fusion with Little Italy Farmers Market LifeWorks Erie, 406 Peach Erie Clayspace, 1505 State Jun. 21, 22 — 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Michelee Curtzee and Jun. 25 & Jul. 2 — 3 to 6 p.m. St. lifeworkserie.org. St. erieclayspace.com. Fitness Fridays Mercy Center for Women, the Erie County YMCA Little Italy, 331 W. 18th Jun. 22, 29 — 7 a.m. Goodell Gardens 1039 E. 27th St. mcwerie.org. Beginner Calligraphy Jun. 24 & Jul. 1 — 11 a.m. to noon St. ssjnn.org. Asbury Woods Nature Farmers Market Jun. 21, 28 — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Goodell Gardens & Homestead, Telling Your Story Center, 4105 Asbury Rd. Gentle Yoga & Jun. 20, 27 — 3 to 6 p.m. LifeWorks Erie, 406 Peach 221 Waterford St, Edinboro, PA with Video asburywoods.org. Meditation - Level 2 Goodell Gardens & Homestead, St. lifeworkserie.org. 16412 goodellgardens.org. Jun. 21— 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jun. 26 — 6 p.m. 221 Waterford St, Edinboro, PA Writing & Self-Publishing Community Access Television, Block Party Edinboro Branch Library, 16412 goodellgardens.org. Ju. 22 — 10 a.m. to noon Erie Philharmonic 142 W. 12th St. facebook.com. Jun. 21 — 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Golf Ball Drop 413 W. Plum St. Edinboro, Summer Clay for Kids: Edinboro Branch Library, PA 16412 erielibrary.org. Dobbins Landing on lower State Jul. 24 — 4:30 p.m. Elementary Hand Building Opioid Crisis in Erie 413 Plum Street, Edinboro, Jun. 21 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. will host its first block party, PA 16412 erielibrary.org. The golf ball drop originally Book Values Jun. 20, 27 — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. LifeWorks Erie, 406 Peach featuring local acts Money scheduled for May 20 has Jun. 25 — 6 to 7 p.m. Erie Clayspace, 1505 State Candlelight Ghost Walk Shot and Key West Express. been postponed to June 24.
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‘Lights Over Lake Erie’ Delivers Boom Before Fourth of July SHERRI CAMP
TUESDAY, JULY 3 the trek to Mercyhurst University (Col- ere you one of the area citizens lege, as it was back then) for the city’s Wwho got super pumped when they fireworks show, and that institution of heard fireworks were coming back to higher learning is proud to be part of Erie this year for the Fourth of July hol- an Independence Day extravaganza yet iday? again. You are not alone, as residents have ‘Lights’ isn’t the only opportunity to been clamoring for a fireworks display catch fireworks in the Erie area on July that takes advantage of our beautiful 3. You can also check out: bayfront and its glittering waters. Mayor * UPMC Park, after the Seawolves Joe Schember heard our pleas, and this game year City Hall and Mercyhurst Universi- * Waldameer Park, at dusk ty are delivering the boom with Lights — Cara Suppa Over Lake Erie, centered around the Bi- centennial Tower and shooting off after 10 p.m. // Dobbins Landing the premiere 8 Great Tuesdays concert and Bayfront area // Free // on July 3. lightsoverlakeerie.com Many Erieites will remember making
Iroquois Avenue Branch Erie Home Buyers Club Jun. 29 — 10 to 11 a.m. Library, 4212 Iroquois Jun. 27 — 6 to 8 p.m. Iroquois Avenue Branch Ave. erielibrary.org. Plymouth Tavern, 1109 Library, 4212 Iroquois Ave.erielibrary.org. Insect Safari State St. facebook.com. Jun. 26 & Jul. 3 — 10 to 11 a.m. Understanding CPR The Power of Animal- Bringing the Big Screen to the Community Asbury Woods Nature Jun. 28 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Assisted Crisis Response Center, 4105 Asbury Rd. Jun. 29 — 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy summer evenings under the stars while watching movies hosted by LifeWorks Erie, 406 Peach asburywoods.org St. lifeworkserie.org. LifeWorks Erie, 406 Peach The Community’s College. Admission and parking are free! Just bring your blankets Read to a Therapy Dog St. lifeworkserie.org. and lawn chairs and relax outdoors on the beautiful Porreco College campus. Paint Nite with Alyssa Jun. 26 — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. ACA Intro to Kayaking Jun. 28 — 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Food trucks will also be on location. Iroquois Avenue Branch Instruction Course Library, 4212 Iroquois Two hours of painting instruc- Jun. 29 — 6 to 8:30 p.m. tion and two drinks for only Ave. erielibrary.org. Tom Ridge Environmental Cen- $20 at the King’s Rook. Food All movies Thursday nights at 9pm: Reach Cyber Charter ter, 301 Peninsula Dr. trecpi.org. by Curry Point Food Truck School New Enrollment Kings Rook Club, 1921 2018 Erie Pride Fest June 21: Thor Ragnarok Info Session Peach St. facebook.com. and March Jun. 26 — 6:30 p.m. Jun. 30 — 11 a.m. Geocaching for Beginners June 28: Beauty and the Beast* Holiday Inn Express and The Zone Dance Club, 133 Suites, 8101 Peach St. con- Jun. 28 — 1 to 3 p.m. *Sing A Long Version! Attendees are W. 18th St. nwpapride.org. encouraged to dress up in their favorite nectionsacademy.com. Asbury Woods Nature character costumes. Center, 4105 Asbury Rd. Olde Fashioned Fourth Scams and Fraud asburywoods.org. Jun. 30 — 5 to 10:30 p.m. Jun. 27 — 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Breath-Guided Movement Heard Memorial Park, North LifeWorks Erie, 406 Peach East, PA 16428 nechamber.org. St. lifeworkserie.org. Jun. 28 — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Ananda Montessori, 17 E. Branching Out Tech Toolbox Main St, North East, PA Jul. 3 — 10 to 11 a.m. & Jun. 27 — 2 to 4 p.m. 16428 anandamontes- noon to 1:30 p.m. Millcreek Branch Library, 2088 sorichildrenshouse.com. Lake Erie Arboretum at 2951 West 38th Street, Erie | Porreco.Edinboro.edu Interchange Rd. erielibrary.org. Frontier Park, 1501 W. Qi Gong Class 6th St. leaferie.org. In partnership with the Film Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania and the Edinboro Film Series
40 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com June 20, 2018 MOVIE REVIEWS APARTMENTS FOR RENT “You’re It!”: Tag is Occasionally Endearing but Mostly Obnoxious
he term “bromance” is one of the worst Tterms to ever enter the vernacular of TANDEM modern movies. Because of it, now every comedy about male friendships is present- TOWNHOUSESwww.tandemtownhouses.com ed in the same way: a group of morons in HALF OFF first month’s a perpetual state of arrested development smoke pot, cause embarrassing public rent!
scenes and have a healthy dose of gay pan- BROS. WARNER Beautiful country setting ic on top of things. That being said, the film Tag intrigued me due to the fact that it Fairview, PA was based on an actual group of friends. I thought maybe we could get a new per- Laundry facilities on site spective on male bonding … much to my dismay, we instead got pot smoking, public 24 Hour emergency embarrassment and a healthy dose of gay panic. maintenance Loosely inspired by a 2013 Wall Street Journal article about a group of friends who have consistently been playing the same game of tag one month out of the year … for 2 Bedroom & 1 bath 30 years, the film follows five buddies who all meet for the wedding of the only unde- No pets permitted feated player of their game (Jeremy Renner) in an attempt to tag him for the first time. Off street parking However, their friend is an almost supernaturally good tag player. Rent is $685 plus gas & The true story seems far more fascinating than the film adaptation; so much so electric that I almost wish the film was a documentary. The film itself is too full of elaborate comedy set pieces involving middle-aged men acting like childish idiots where mid- Best value in Fairview! dle-aged men don’t normally act like childish idiots. Some of it is genuinely funny, but as a whole it just becomes too much and by the time we get to the “heartwarming emotional moments,” I just didn’t want to be around the characters anymore. Maybe someday someone will think of something new and interesting to say about male CALL OUR friendships, but this is not that day. — Forest Taylor OFFICE TODAY Directed by: Jeff Tomsic // Written by: Rob McKittrick & Mark Steilen, based on the article “It Takes Planning, Caution to Avoid being It” by Russell Adams // Starring: 814.474.5778 Ed Helms, Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm, Jake Johnson, Hannibal Buress, Annabelle Wallis, Isla Fisher, Rashida Jones and Leslie Bibb // 100 minutes All in the Family: Hereditary is a Near Masterpiece
hat has been going on with hor- Wror films lately? For the last five years, a new batch of independent horror movies has been cropping up that have been beautifully shot, mas- terfully directed, and frankly, scary as hell. Ari Aster joins in this new wave of smart, mature horror films with his audacious debut feature Hereditary ... and it may be the best one yet. CREATIVE COCKTAILS The film follows a series of unfortu- A24 FANTASTIC FOOD nate events that begin to occur to a family in the weeks following the death of their reclusive matriarch. As these events become more and more horrifying, the mother Open Tuesday-Saturday at 4 pm (Toni Collette) begins to learn of her family’s dark secrets as well as a terrible fate that her children may have inherited. As a horror story, it couldn’t be simpler but in its simplicity the film is able to make PRIVATE PARTIES some interesting points about the pain of losing a loved one, the struggles of deal- Our dining room is perfect for ing with mental illness, and the fear that said illness may be passed down to family showers, birthdays, wakes & members. Hereditary also looks beautiful with ominous, gliding camera work and more! See our website for details! pitch-perfect lighting that in a just world would already guarantee this film’s Best Cin- ematography Oscar. The horror world is often overrun with cheaply produced trash that gets by solely on loud noises and jumpscares. Hereditary scares more with a simple reaction shot than a million jumpscares could ever hope to do. In fact, if not STOP BY THE AREA’S NEW for an ending that I disagree with on an artistic level, I would go so far as to call it a HOME FOR FINE DINING new horror masterpiece! — Forest Taylor www.sneakypeteserie.com
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Kanye West Flasher Kids See Ghosts Snail Mail ye Constant Image Kids See Ghosts Lush G.O.O.D Music Domino Records G.O.O.D Music Matador Records
anye West’s lmost imme- ids See Ghosts, onest and Keighth solo Adiately, Con- Kthe third al- Hdeeply im- album, the apt- stant Image gets bum from G.O.O.D passioned, the ly titled ye, ar- extremely fun. Music’s Wyoming debut album rives, as most of In fact, it could project (and first from Snail Mail his music does, probably afford to from longtime hits nearly ev- in the wake of be a little bit more collaborators Kid ery target it controversy. Palling around with right- immediate. While the opening track “Go” Cudi and Kanye West), is the kind of aims for. The fact all ten of these beau- wing sensationalists, misspeaking on is, in itself, a wonderful song, “Pressure” success bound to polarize listeners as tiful tracks are coming from a 19-year- a crucial time in American history, and showcases what the album really has it pulls no punches in its experimental old woman makes it all the more re- claiming to “love” Donald Trump has left to offer. The warm, vintage power of the nature. Combining Cudi’s psychedelic markable (to the older generation, at much of the hip-hop community to all band’s uptempo tracks is almost gleeful, vision with exquisite production from least). The band is, in a very real sense, but disavow the 41-year-old producer/ and incredibly welcome. Mix together West, the album’s sonic palette is unlike entirely Lindsey Jordan, the Ellicott City, savant. So what context, if any, does ye New Wave and British power pop with anything we’ve heard from the pair be- Maryland songwriter who self-released give to redeem himself this time? The some fuzzy post-punk and you get a fore, navigating original instrumentation her first EP, Habit in 2016. She follows answer is, unfortunately, not much. ye is rough approximation of the Washington and bold samples (including Kurt Co- that up with Lush, this time courtesy of the age-old result of a “great” artist mak- D.C. trio’s sound. The record is hook- bain on album closer “Cudi Montage”). Matador Records. Jordan’s songwriting ing an album that is simply “good.” Like heavy, anthemic, and glorious. It’s hard As expected, Cudi’s unmistakable croon can be peerlessly poignant — just take a condensed version of 2016’s eclectic not to start singing along to songs like works wonders for KSG’s hooks, but the a look at the almost cinematic build- The Life of Pablo, West touches upon a “XYZ” even halfway before it’s finished, artist also returns to rapping in a caliber up of “Stick” and you can confirm it for number of styles that span his discogra- the one-two punch of that and “Who’s only hinted at throughout 2016’s Pas- yourself. She’s able to take on complex phy from the slow-jam soul of The Col- Got Time?” making for an aerobic en- sion, Pain, and Demon Slayin’. The pair’s emotional themes with the simplest of lege Dropout (“Wouldn’t Leave”) to the dorphin release. Whether or not those confidence here is so apparent, it’s ee- metaphors (“Deep sea dive, got down melodic grandeur of his 2010 opus, My releases are chemically sponsored is a rie, from the album’s title-referencing but you stayed alive, it’s only you down Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (“Ghost gray area, as drug use, dissatisfaction, artwork (courtesy of Takashi Murakami, there, you and that bend”) like nothing Town”). The samples are strong and the and escapism end up being repeated lyr- the man behind West’s iconic Gradua- at all. The instrumentation deftly fades songs can be incredibly personal — ical motifs. The band features ex-mem- tion cover) to the otherworldly howls of from 90s-esque full-ahead indie rock touching upon the artist’s recent strug- bers of Priests, and is entirely composed “Freeee (Ghost Town, Pt. 2).” It all comes (“Pristine”) to minimal guitar strums gle with mental illness and the growth of of ex-Comet Ping Pong employees, the together on project highlight “Reborn,” (“Anytime”). It’s never disjointed, breath- his family — but the rapping is strangely restaurant at the center of the “pizza- where West raps in top form against ing as one cohesive sound, each able empty, and with only a few sheepish ref- gate” conspiracy. A truly remarkable an unforgettable and cathartic chorus to break the listener’s heart instantly. erences to West’s regret over hurting his debut, Flasher gives listeners a potent from Cudi. Kids See Ghosts may serve as Landing such a successful album this loved ones, ye may not deliver enough mix of uppers and downers, but man- proof that West needs more than a week early in her career, the future looks un- for some listeners to see past his harm- ages to balance itself with authority. or two to scrap together an album that characteristically bright for Jordan. ful antics. — Aaron Mook — Nick Warren is truly great. — Aaron Mook — Nick Warren
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