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Editors-in-Chief: News & Notes Culture Brian Graham & Adam Welsh Managing Editor: Ben Speggen 4 Considering the City 8 Building the Community from Main Contributing Editor: Urbanizing Gas Stations St. Outward Rebecca Styn Editor -at-Large: 5 The Way I See It 12 Blues & Jazz Festival Guide Cory Vaillancourt The Book of James 14 Calendar Copy Editor: Alex Bieler 6 News of the Weird Two-weeks worth of Erie Events Contributors: By: Chuck Shepherd Alex Bieler 23 Music Reviews Mary Birdsong 6 Just Toyin' Witcha Pen Ealain 24 Geeked Out Rick Filippi Cor-Bott Returns! Iggy Imig Summer board game fun James R. LeCorchick 7 Disease and Distrust in the ANF John Lindvay 24 Tech Bits Lili Morton Gov. Corbett’s potential timber grab Dan Schank Controlling the home, Google style Jess Scutella 26 ER Sports Ryan Smith Local sports with James R. LeCorchick 25 Street Fashionista Jay Stevens Rebecca Styn Summer festival fashion Bryan Toy Cory Vaillancourt Tim Welsh Jim Wertz FROM THE EDITORS Cover Design: Liz Venuto Photographers: f you work, live, or play in downtown Erie, you ness downtown. “Ghost town for sure!” she wrote. sandwich. Ryan Smith noticed a change the morning of Monday, July 21. “We learned our lesson last year.” But what’s more — and if those quotes above tell Brad Triana IAn overwhelming wave of quiet enveloped the But Roar on the Shore is anything but a ghost town. us anything — is that local businesses seem to have Designer: streets, signaling that the Roar had been hushed to Several folks from the Reader crew strolled down seen a drop off in their regular clientele during the Leah Yungwirth a whisper, as the throngs of motorcyclists departed State Street Friday to take in the event, observe the event, forcing them to shutter their doors and await the Gem City after the now-five-day festival. happenings, and gauge the festivities the day after a return to normalcy. A return of their faithful cus- Design Intern While that festival was peaking over the weekend, the parade wound its way through the region. tomers once the action’s died down. Liz Venuto a conversation was gaining momentum online at To call it bustling and booming would be an under- Like it or not, there’s no denying that Roar on the Writing Interns: ErieReader.com — one started by Reader contributor statement. While the final numbers have yet to be Shore stimulates Erie’s economy — people visit our Jessica Courter Jim Wertz with a story titled “Tickle’s Pickle.” reported as of the time we sent our pages off to the city, stay here, buy here, and enjoy the entertain- Khadija Djellouli You know the place, the modest, no-frills squat printer (we’ll be posting updates online, as Jim con- ment here — and that’s a good thing. But perhaps Will Taylor deli, known for the “Big Freddy,” situated on Fourth tinues his coverage), one couldn’t help but notice most importantly with events like these — if we’re 32 W. Eighth St. #302 Street between Peach and State streets, the place the droves of bikers, bike enthusiasts, non-bikers, truly looking to use them as fundraising efforts for Erie PA, 16501 that often has a line spilling out its door during and non-bike enthusiasts all pushing up and down the Erie region — we want those visitors to depart as [email protected] lunchtime on any given day of the week. the sidewalks, crowding in to see stunt bikers, inch- ambassadors of the city, of the region, to tell others But as Jim wrote, not Tuesday, July 15 — the day ing closer to admire the two-wheeled machinery, that something special is happening here, some- The Erie Reader is Erie’s only free, independent before the Roar on the Shore officially began and and jostling about to get a jumbo turkey leg or fried thing worth returning to. source for news, culture, and entertainment. The Erie Reader is a forum for ideas and the day the City blocked off Fourth Street between mozzarella, fried zucchini, or fried pickles — and So why not highlight our small businesses — the discussion, and seeks to drive two-way Peach and French streets, posting ‘Road Closed that was just Friday afternoon. restaurants and the shops, the people and places communication with its readers. At the Erie Reader, we endeavor to highlight the best Ahead’ signs, as the mammoth mainstage was erect- But therein lies the real pickle — at least from a that make us what we are: Erie. That is, why margin- of Erie by providing in-depth, magazine- ed therewithin and orange plastic fencing lined the small-business’s perspective. If you’re a first-timer to alize what makes us distinct when we can capitalize style journalism that cuts to the heart of the issues that matter to Erie. The Erie Reader sides of State down to Third Street. a city, why venture into somewhere foreign, strange, on it? is published every other week at The Corry “We’re small business. Small businesses can’t af- and alien — somewhere where you know not what As we watch Roar on the Shore conclude its ninth Journal, 28 W. South St., Corry, Pa. 16407. The Erie Reader is distributed at over 250 high foot- ford this kind of disruption,” Tickle’s owner Sue awaits you — when you can settle for something year, we can safely assume that the planning for a traffic locations in Pennsylvania from North Wyant told Jim. “This used to just happen during that universally tastes the same? tenth year is already underway. In that planning, a East to Girard to Edinboro. The Erie Reader is also available by mail subscription; one year Celebrate Erie because they put the stage down here. Fried mozzarella — or pickles — will always taste better dialogue between those running the event (26 issues) for $49.99. 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And that’s only if you “Man, I love this place,” one out-of-town biker, who Erie, Pa, 16501. No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission. The my regular clientele from my place of business, and were bold enough to stray slightly from the conges- was back for his third time, told someone in the opinions of our columnists and contributors I do not benefit from this event as everyone seems tion and open the door to a local deli, walk in and Reader crew that Friday. “You guys have cool restau- are their own and do not always reflect that of the editorial board or organization. to think.” snag a menu, and place your order, which doesn’t rants and shops — really.” Direct inquiries to 814.314.9364 or contact@ Another person followed up just a little over an have to be something as distinctive — as “Erie” — It’d be hard to believe he’s simply talking about the ErieReader.com. hour later explaining that she had closed her busi- and could just be a damn good turkey and cheese jumbo turkey legs and fried pickles.

July 23, 2014 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 3 NEWS & OPINION

Considering the City Schedule Highlights Urbanizing Gas Stations By CIVITAS members Lisa Austin and Stephen Sonnenberg

oday, Erie drivers can pull in to a Coun- try Fair to “Drink Up, Chow Down and TFuel Up.” At any Giant Eagle GetGo folks can “Get In, Get Out and Get Going.” Thanks to the “Kicked Up Convenience” of a new Sheetz on Peninsula Drive, motorists will be able to buy gas right next to Presque Isle’s gateway. Yes, Erie needs gas stations – but their ag- gressive, suburban designs must be tamed. Urban critic Dhiru A. Thadani notes that gas stations demonstrate “little regard for pe- destrians” by locating the “garage, cashier, and store in a structure at the rear of the property.” Unfortunately, given the loss of Sanders Market and other downtown gro- cery stores, car-less residents are often left to shop for food at gas stations. City gas sta- tions should be “walkable.” Thadani reports that the majority of U.S. stations “are located on corner properties” where they “have the greatest negative im- pact.” Thankfully, Thadani offers a solution: Leave the existing gas station in place and “insert a corner building.” Galina Tachieva’s Sprawl Repair Manual provides a diagram outlining this kind of improvement. We need gas stations, but the ones we have are, simply put, unattractive. Does this mat- ter? Yes. Prime Minister Winston Churchill believed Britain’s people would be diminished if the grand buildings damaged in WWII were not reconstructed. He claimed “we shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” More recently, Duncan Stroik, a University of No- tre Dame Professor of Architecture, com- mented that people are negatively impacted © DUANY PLATER-ZYBERK & CO./ SPRAWL REPAIR MANUAL REPAIR SPRAWL CO./ & PLATER-ZYBERK DUANY © by “mechanistic facades” that do not “ele- vate the spirit.” Clearly, people behave differently in a wide- in Bedford, Pa. Matt Shaw’s essay, “Get Galina Tachieva’s Sprawl Repair open baseball stadium, in a stately court- Pumped: Eight Filling Stations Fueled By Manual illustrates the differences room, and in a chapel with stained glass Great Design” features examples from Los between suburban- and urban- windows. This is because we are all being Angeles to Tel Aviv, including the Slovaki- designed gas stations, in locating shaped by architecture and our built envi- an chain, GAS. Featuring white concrete pumps either at the front or back of ronment. columns merging with a canopy outlined in the property. Since a recent (controversial) experiment orange neon, GAS is gorgeous. documented that even fleeting Facebook According to the StartUpBiz site, gas sta- posts can be orchestrated to direct our tions are designed for visibility. They try to moods, shouldn’t we be taking more care have a station at every major intersection Unlikely. But it is crucial to ask for some- with the built environment that surrounds and use bright lighting and “tall signs” to thing better than the usual corporate con- us 24/7? attract customers with their “familiar brand struction. The Victoria Transport Policy Institute logo.” Street setbacks provide speedy en- Ed McMahon, who spoke at the Preserva- (VTPI) reports that the built environment or trances and exits from each traffic direction. tion Erie Awards in May, said that developers “public realm” can “feel safe and inviting” or Familiar layouts comfort regular shoppers “evaluate locations based on their economic dangerous and unwelcoming. When plac- and maximize profits. But these dollars potential. When developers are asked to ad- es feel safe and inviting, people will walk. leave the community and diminish long- dress local design, historic preservation, site And, when people walk, traffic is reduced, term neighborhood stability by creating a planning, or architectural concerns, they public health is improved, the economy is noisy corner lot with non-stop, transient will usually do so.” strengthened, and numbers of “residents traffic. Due to public pressure (and legal action) and visitors” increase. The design of our Let’s imagine that instead of building the McDonald’s has modified their franchise de- built environment – gas stations included - “world’s largest GetGo” on the vacant lot at sign dozens of times. They’ve built success- will determine Erie’s future. West 12th Street, Lincoln Avenue, and the ful restaurants inside a historic building and Gas stations can have style. The Art Deco Bayfront, Giant Eagle decided to bring the another in a riverboat. Dunkle’s Gulf, built in 1933, still stands world-class architecture of GAS to Erie. A leading development consultant, Bob

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Gibbs, said that chain developers usually have several design options “ranging from The Way I See It Any-where, USA to Unique (sensitive to lo- cal character).” Gibbs says that “which one The Book of James gets built depends heavily upon how much push-back the company gets from local res- By: Rebecca Styn idents and officials about design and its im- portance.” hat was seemingly the biggest Two-time NBA- Can Erie’s leaders urge Giant Eagle to hire event to occur since the resur- champ and Akron- a New Urbanist design firm (for instance, Wrection of the Lord and Savior native LeBron Duany Plater-Zyberk) to design a GetGo Jesus Christ [at least according the Wall James returns to the complex that is “sensitive” to our Bayfront? Street Journal, which ran a cover story with Will our leaders ensure that pedestrians a headline reading “Cleveland Cheers the Cleveland Cavaliers, from the south and north (off Lincoln Ave- Second Coming of LeBron James,” show- the time that first nue) and the East (Landmark Square Apart- casing with it a photo of a man carrying drafted him, after a ments and Boulevard Park) will have tree- “The King has Returned” sign just below it], four-year stint with lined sidewalks and bike paths connecting on Friday, July 11, LeBron James announced the Miami Heat. the city? Giant Eagle will be lauded if they his return to his once beloved – and home- stop their plans to install a huge “sprawl” town – team: Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron announced this decision through an essay he penned himself, on the Sports land’s “leisure econo- Illustrated website, allowing an opportu- my” lost $48 million in nity to break the news to the public unin- the aftermath of his de- Developers “evaluate terrupted. He spoke of his decision to leave parture. But if the fans and his reasoning behind it, but more start spending money locations based interesting, he explained his reasons for on the Cavs now, it most on their economic coming home – ones less focused on cham- likely won’t be new pionships and more on creating a greater money but rather funds potential. When impact to the people of Ohio. they were spending To say Cleveland fans rejoiced is an un- elsewhere. Yes, some developers are asked derstatement. Fans took to Twitter with will travel from outside hashtags such as #thekingisback and #wel- Cleveland to see a game to address local comehome. Others carried LeBron signs, now – but it remains wearing No.23 jerseys or other LeBron doubtful that this will design, historic related gear and strolled the mobbed city create immense finan- preservation, streets. And even though he slighted the cial gain and make team and the city in free agency four years great strides for the city site planning, ago – few, if any, seemed to hold a grudge. economically. And this is just the emotional impact. The fact that the return or architectural Since LeBron announced, “I’m coming ALLISON KEITH of LeBron was likened back to Cleveland,” economists every- to the resurrection of concerns they will where started drawing up numbers on the ers leave. They didn’t stop going to Cavs Jesus Christ speaks to even a sadder state usually do so.” economic impact he may have on the city. games simply because LeBron left. Hell, of affairs. Unfortunately, more often than A Cleveland-area professor, LeRoy Brooks, Cleveland fans have continued to watch not, we as individuals place athletes on drew up a plan suggesting that the “LeBron their beloved Browns turn over and die ev- high pedestals. We worship at their altars effect” could add $500 million annually to ery Sunday and still show up believing that and rejoice when they choose to build their the local economy, while Cuyahoga County miracles can happen [I know this, because temples in our cities. And in making them development” at the city’s “main entrance.” Executive Ed Fitzgerald offered up a more I am a fan and have been since the Bernie holy, we expect miraculous and immediate Thadani suggested that new gas stations modest number of only $50 million [a man Kosar days. And I stayed one even when results from them. be guided by legislation requiring that, “(1) who is also now running for Governor]. But when these athletes fail – or leave – the convenience store be placed on the front Brooks believes more fans will flock to we in turn crucify them as if they’ve prom- property line … (2) fuel dispensers be located the arena to see James play, more staff will Can one individual ised us eternal life and then simply begin toward the rear of the site… and (3) the archi- need to be hired to handle larger crowds, searching for our next savior. tectural character of the building be compat- and more money will be spent during truly create this level LeBron will be the first to say he isn’t ible with the context, or the visual impact of games at local bars and restaurants – in God-like in any respect. And he’s not out the station be kept to a minimum.” essence all feeding into the local economy, of impact? proclaiming himself to be a savior – rath- It’s time that we advocate for legislation which is, simply put, in the gutter. er, it is the media – with headlines like that embracing Thadani’s suggestions. Cleveland’s unemployment rate is at a one in WSJ – that ascend him to this level. And yes, you can help Erie’s built envi- staggering 8.5 percent; poverty levels are they were gone. I’ve watched our team And while he may have given hope to a city ronment. Stop by the “Preservation Happy more than double the national average; leave and go to Baltimore to become the looking for something to cheer about, per- Hour” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24 at the and there’s a bleeding job market and a Ravens and suffered while those very same haps we should stop short of heralding his Plymouth Tavern to find out more. rapidly declining school system. individuals won a Super Bowl in another [most recent] written word as holy gospel. To Brooks’ and Fitzgerland’s points, LeB- city. After all, he is only human – and merely Civitas members can be reached at their ron did write that he was not only coming And I don’t even live in Cleveland.] one mortal man. website www.civitaserie.com, via Facebook back to play basketball, but to help make a So, although they experienced a great loss at CivitasErie, by emailing Lisa@civitaserie. difference to the community he grew up with the departure of LeBron in 2010 – and Love? Hate? Agree? Disagree? I want com, or by scheduling a Friday morning in. while ticket sales and prices did drop – the to hear from you. Email me meeting at the Civitas office in the Masonic But can one individual truly create this Cavs still drew 17,000 fans a game during at [email protected], Building, 32 W. Eighth Street. level of impact? the 2014 season. and follow me on Twitter @ To follow this story or to To start with, Cleveland fans are diehard They also didn’t stop spending money rStyn. To follow this story or comment, scan the QR code or individuals. They stay loyal no matter the just because The King took his talents to comment, scan the QR code or visit http://erirdr.com/ha51g. outcome of the situation – even when play- Miami. One estimate suggests that Cleve- visit http://erirdr.com/kphp5.

July 23, 2014 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 5 NEWS & OPINION Just Toyin’ Witcha by B. Toy News of the Weird

By: Chuck Shepherd

LEAD STORY ook It Way Too Far: Britain’s news website TMetro.co.uk, combing Facebook pages, Toilet Training located a full photo array from prominent 23-year-old German body art enthusiast Joel nric Girona recently donated his pro- Miggler, whose various piercings and im- Etotype pet commode to the town of El plants are impressive enough, but whose cen- Vendrell, Spain, hoping to spark worldwide terpieces are the portholes in each cheek that interest. Conscientious owners would train expose the insides of his mouth. (With cus- their dogs on the station — a hole in the tomized plugs, he can seal the portholes when ground with a flush handle — which is con- soup is on the menu.) The holes are current- nected to the sewer system, as is the drain ly 36mm wide, but he was said to be actively grid next to it (for tinkling). The platform, cheek-stretching, aiming for 40mm. Miggler which appears to occupy about 20 square assures fans that his mother likes “most” of feet of surface, is self- cleaning (although his modifications and that the worst aspect not too clean, said Girona, because dogs are so far is merely that he is forced to take small- more easily lured with a lingering scent). er bites when eating. (News of the Weird has Spain is already one of the world’s toughest reported on researchers creating portholes in on lazy owners who fail to scoop up after cows’ stomachs, but still ...) [Metro, 5-21-2014] their pets, with fines in El Vendrell as high as Can’t Possibly Be True the equivalent of $1,000, and in Madrid and Barcelona, $2,000. [The Guardian (London), ntil the New York governor and legisla- 7-2-2014] Uture addressed the problem recently, it was legal in the state for narcissistic animal Took It Too Far owners to force their dogs and cats to endure he New York customer service company permanent, decorative tattoos and piercings. TUnited Health Programs of America pro- At press time, Gov. Andrew Cuomo was poised voked a federal lawsuit in June by the Equal to sign legislation abolishing the tattooing. Employment Opportunity Commission over (2) Kayla Oxenham, 23, was arrested in Port its employee esprit-de-corps policy of requir- Charlotte, Florida, in June and charged with ing workers to pray to God on the job and to using a stick to burn “brands” into the skin say “I love you” to their managers. Accord- of her two children, ages 5 and 7. Among her ing to the EEOC, the feel-good, work-harder explanations to police: so she could identify campaign was suggested by an aunt of Unit- them as being hers and because she “forgot ed’s owner and named for an obscure “truth how much she loved fire.” [NPR, 6-19-2014] and compassion” movement called “Onion- [WZVN-TV (Fort Myers), 6-18-2014] head.” [Reuters, 6-11-2014] Davenport, Iowa, jury convicted termi- fter two third-graders wet their pants on Anal-cancer patient Benton Mackenzie, AMay 15 at Mill Plain Elementary School 48, in July on four marijuana-growing felo- in Vancouver, Wash., they blamed teachers nies, even though his purpose was to harvest for too-strictly enforcing their classroom’s cannabis oil to treat his bloody lesions and “rewards” system, in which good behav- the grapefruit-sized tumor on his buttocks. ior earns students points redeemable for, The judge had barred Mackenzie and his law- among other prizes, restroom breaks. A yer from even mentioning the illness in court teachers union investigation concluded that — because of a 2005 Iowa precedent (even the girls were never “denied” toilet access though the Iowa legislature has subsequently (but the girls’ mothers pointed out that us- allowed medical marijuana to treat seizures). ing restroom breaks as a “reward” might be Mackenzie’s wife, his 73-year-old parents, confusing to 8-year-olds). [Columbian (Van- his son and a friend were also charged with couver), 5-22-2014] assisting Mackenzie’s “operation” (though Mackenzie was almost surely the only “cus- he Japanese snack company Calbee re- tomer”). Mackenzie, who testified and was, of Tcently staged a promotion around pop- course, sworn to tell “the whole truth,” said he ular singer Nana Mizuki, giving away 10 was “flabbergasted” to learn that “the whole backstage passes to her Aug. 3 concert in Yo- truth” excludes anything about his illness. kohama to the purchasers of 10 lucky bags [Des Moines Register, 7-10-2014; Quad City of secretly marked potato chips. Her per- Times, 5-30-2014] haps-hugest fan, Kazuki Fukumoto, 25, was so determined to win one that by the time unicipal engineers in the town of Melton he was arrested for littering in May, he had MMowbray, England, were called out in bought and dumped 89 cartons of potato June to fix a lingering sewer overrun caused chip packages, weighing over 400 pounds, by, they discovered, “hundreds” of tennis balls that were found at six locations around the that had apparently each been flushed down cities of Kobe and Akashi. Police estimate he toilets. Said the project manager, “We ex- had spent the equivalent of about $3,000. pect (blockages from) fats and baby wipes, [Mainichi News via Kotaku.com, 6-10-2014] but....” [BBC News, 7-3-2014]

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Pennsylvania’s Mead Run (left), a involvement is still an integral part of this stream located in the Allegheny process. We invite any and all members of National Forest, is one of the areas the public (individuals & interest groups) to now affected by the Federal Farm Bill. participate with us through this process to help arrive at the best possible project pro- posal.” Conservation groups are distrustful of the pect very little timber harvesting as a result USFS’s offer of collaboration and transpar- of this designation. Honestly, I didn’t think ency. Talbot, citing the fact that the ANF this would be controversial.” is just 3 percent of Pennsylvania’s forests, Peter Wray, conservation chair of the Al- thinks it is much more important to manage legheny Group of the Sierra Club, found it to the ANF for clean water and air, habitat for be just that. He is quoted in a June 14 Pitts- species that depend on mature forests, and burgh Post-Gazette article saying that: “the public recreation, adding, “today, the Forest Forest Service and Corbett administration Service manages the Allegheny as an indus- worked behind closed doors with the timber trial tree farm for black cherry and other industry to decide how much of the Allegh- valuable timber species.” eny National Forest should be designated No one, not the conservation groups or log- as ‘insect and disease treatment areas.’ The gers, who depend on timber for their liveli- Allegheny is a national forest and Gov. Cor- hood, want to see the Hemlock Wooly Adel- bett and the timber industry should not be gid or logging decimate the ANF. We all want

IVO SHANDOR IVO allowed to drown out the voices of citizens a healthy forest. As everyone learns more who have an equal right to guide the man- about this new designation and projects are agement of the Allegheny.” proposed and unfold, the transparency — or Disease and Distrust in the Allegheny National Forest Pollock says that little will change despite lack of i t — will become clearer. the streamlined process offered with the Remember, the ANF is the only national for- Gov. Corbett unlocks potential timber grab with new Federal Farm Bill designation, saying, “the requirements for est Pennsylvania has. It is worth fighting for. the National Environmental Policy Act are By: Mary Birdsong not removed by this designation. The des- Mary Birdsong can be contacted at mBirdsong@ ignation means a more expedited process ErieReader.com, and you can n late May, with little publicity, 504,000 relax the regulations so they could do the may be used for specific projects to address follow her on Twitter @Mary_ acres within the Allegheny National For- same amount of timbering.” insects and disease where the environmen- Birdsong. To follow this story or Iest, which spans parts of Warren, Forest, Paul Burroughs, conservation committee tal consequences are well understood and comment, scan the QR code or Elk, and McKean Counties, was designated chair for Presque Isle Audubon, questions limited in scope. Collaboration and public visit http://erirdr.com/x8dst. as an “insect and disease treatment area” by the process by which the designation oc- the USDA Forest Service (USFS). Gov. Tom curred. “The bill more or less put the cart Corbett successfully petitioned the USFS to before the horse, allowing the governors of do so under a provision in the 2014 federal those states with a national forest to make Farm Bill, giving governors nationwide new the designation before any balanced input, authority to make the request. making it more or less necessary to review Section 8204 of the Bill called “Insect And the designation after the fact, a difference Disease Infestation,” which amends the from many other projects where input is Healthy Forest Restoration Act of 2003, also provided before the decision.” allows for a streamlined review process, But Andrea Hille, a USFS silviculturist, ex- meaning no new or site-specific environ- plains that it made sense to designate the mental assessments or impact statements entire forest because of the way tree species typically required by the National Environ- co-mingle across the Allegheny Plateau. mental Protection Act in the areas so desig- “Low-density pockets of hemlock and ash nated. It also suspended the public appeal occur across the plateau; to address each process for projects as they occur in certain area in the designation application would instances. have been too difficult.” Nadine Pollock, an The 8,836-acre Hickory Wilderness Area, ecosystem staff officer of the ANF, agrees, located east of Tidioute at the western edge adding, “this designation allows the ANF of the forest, is the only area exempt from to treat infestations of insects more expe- this designation in the 513,000-acre forest. ditiously in order to reduce impacts from In all, the USFS approved a total of 45.6 mil- insects and disease.” lion acres of national forest land in 35 states. Talbot of the ADP requested documents Each forest restoration project, as it is called and emails pertaining to the issue through in the bill, can consist of up to 3,000 acres, the Freedom of Information Act as the des- and is eligible for all “treatment,” as defined ignation process was underway. The emails by foresters and the logging industry, such document the timber industry’s involve- as the use of pesticides and herbicides, as ment in discussions with USFS personnel well as tree thinning and timbering leading up to the recommendation to Gov. Supporters are hailing the designation as Corbett’s office that the entire forest be des- an unprecedented opportunity to expedite ignated. projects to control invasive insects, like the Sue Swanson, executive director of the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid and Emerald Ash Allegheny Harwood Utilization Group Borer. Others, however, see it as a potential (AHUG), confirms that. “In fact, I was the timber grab. one who brought this to the attention of the Ryan Talbot, executive director of the Al- ANF because the designation looked like an legheny Defense Project (ADP), a forest ad- opportunity for the ANF to access funds to vocacy organization claims: “They didn’t better maintain the health of the forest. I ex-

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Building Community from the Main Street Outward ECGRA awards seven local organizations grants to spur job creation, tourism, and community pride

By: Dan Schank

oes anything ex- a facade renovation program through which emplify the unique eligible businesses can receive up to $2,000 Dqualities of a com- in funding for exterior improvements along munity better than our Main Street. town centers? Erie County The program is part of a much larger vision is fortunate to feature sev- for the North East community. In 2010, with eral of these “main streets” support from Mercyhurst University, Down- – places where foot traffic town North East, Inc. opened the Grape still fuels small business- Country Marketplace, which offers every- es and our history is visi- thing from locally made jewelry to original ble in the architecture. In works of art. To see what ECGRA funding our era of strip malls and looks like in action, one simply needs to social media, these home- gaze upon the beautiful mural by local art- grown commercial corri- ist Ehren Knapp on the side of the building, dors are often neglected which was unveiled on June 21 and produced and fall into disrepair. with money from last year’s Mission Main Thankfully, some excit- Street grant. ing upgrades are in store According to Charlene Kerr Piper, chair of for our local community. Downtown North East, Inc., “the main goal On June 26, seven lo- of these efforts is to increase traffic in the cal organizations were downtown so that all the businesses can be awarded $77,530 in fund- a bit more profitable, that we can fill emp- ing from the Erie Coun- ty storefronts, and that we can provide the ty Gaming Revenue As- goods and services that the residents of sociation (ECGRA). The North East require.” money comes through an The Union City Community House Asso- ECGRA initiative created ciation has a wider variety of plans for their to encourage commerce, $15,000 in Mission Main Street funding. job creation, tourism, and They’re working with several local organi- community pride in our zations to make small-scale improvements downtown corridors. It’s (lamppost banners, window improvements) called the Mission Main as well as larger ones (a portion of the fund- Street Program, and it spe- ing will be used to help create a recreational cifically targets the walkable town centers pavilion). Some of the money will go to mar- that “give you a sense of civic identity,” ac- keting for Union City’s “Buy Local” program, cording to ECGRA’s Executive Director Perry an initiative designed to increase revenue Wood. for small businesses. Here’s how it works. ECGRA, a grant-mak- According to Treasurer Sherri Huntley, the ing organization that supports local non- program follows the National 3-50 project, profits, is funded through a small portion of in which “consumers spend $50 in three lo- the gross revenue of Presque Isle Downs and cal stores each month and receive incentives Casino set aside for community investment for doing so.” Later in the year, Union City’s by the PA Department of Revenue. The Mis- “Christmas on Main” event will highlight sion Main Street Program allots financial the importance of small businesses as well. support to qualifying nonprofit organiza- In 2013, a Mission Main Street grant helped tions and municipalities through a 1:1 cash the Union City Community House Associ- match for proposed projects. The funding ation implement its “Union City in Bloom” can be used for many purposes, including project, which brought more than 70 flower construction, marketing, outcomes mea- planters to the downtown area. According to surement, and insurance. It can’t be used to Huntley, this year’s funding will encourage pay off debt, to account for travel expenses, more progress in the future: “This spring

or for memberships or subscriptions. But PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED we have once again planted the planters, re- enough about rules and regulations – let’s placed 13 windows in the facade of two of our explore where the money is going. downtown buildings, and we are working on A $15,000 grant was awarded to Erie Down- support from ECGRA, they can increase that Local artist Ehren Knapp signs the new ‘Welcome to Union City’ signs... we are town Partnership Inc. to help renovate ex- number to 13. In addition to preserving his- mural he painted on the side of the using the momentum of these projects to isting structures through its Facade Grant toric buildings in need of repair, Katen hopes Grape Country Marketplace in North preserve, promote and enhance Union City’s program. According to Assistant Director that the renovations will create “a feeling of East. They Mural celebrates the local Downtown.” Christina Katen, the program is “designed cleanliness and safety” in downtown Erie, grape culture. In 2013, the Waterford Borough Council’s to allow any property owner or business which will encourage more foot traffic for Parks Committee used Mission Main Street owner within the downtown the ability to small businesses. The applications are cur- funding to build a traditional gazebo in the obtain matching funds for work that they rently under review, and according to Katen, main park along High Street. This year, the do to improve the street-facing side of their there are plenty of “qualified, excellent proj- ing a facade facelift – another $15,000 will borough will use its $7,000 grant to extend building.” The Facade Grant Program was ects” awaiting implementation. go to Downtown North East Inc. for similar the park’s makeover through attractive originally set to fund 10 projects, but with Downtown Erie isn’t the only place expect- purposes. The organization is implementing landscaping designs from contractor J.J.

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UNIQUE JEWELRY 118 Meadville St. Downtown Edinboro 814.734.5858 CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CONTRIBUTED OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Wurst. Two large arbors will be installed at ECGRA recently awarded grants each of the entrances leading into the park totaling over $77,000 to seven to welcome visitors. Presently, memorial bricks honoring Wa- organizations throughout Erie County. 25% OFF terford’s heritage are scattered throughout the grounds, where they are vulnerable to ant, which will come in handy on McKean ONE ITEM damages. To maximize strong connections Community Day, Aug. 23rd. According to 1 item per coupon consignment items to the community’s past, these stones will be McKean Borough Zoning Officer Tim Weav- excluded consolidated and directly incorporated into er, “the purpose of this day is to help raise Expires 08/05/2014 the design of the walkways. More work is on funds for beautifying the McKean Commu- the way for the gazebo as well. nity. We are planning a golf tournament, When I spoke to her about the plans, Wa- car show, craft show, kids events, bands, and terford Borough’s Vice President Karen Mo- fireworks.” litor joked that the gazebo is like “a manne- Finally, $9,850 has been allotted to the Cor- quin that’s got no clothes on it yet,” but that ry Community Development Corporation it will soon be “dressed up” with new plant for a variety of projects. They will partner life and a repaved central octagon. Molitor with the Corry Area Historical Society to hopes that the transformation will be com- create interpretive sidewalk panels high- plete before August. The improvements are lighting Corry’s heritage during the 19th part of the Borough’s five-year landscaping and early 20th centuries. Executive Director plan for Waterford’s town center, which Steve Bishop hopes to “make the downtown includes a number of other community more user-friendly” through additional improvement initiatives sponsored by the benches, waste baskets and flower planters. Greenways Trail and Recreation project, an He is also excited about a lamppost banner Erie County Greenways program grant and project that will highlight Corry’s “Try Lo- other organizations. cal, Buy Local” initiative, designed to “make Speaking of Waterford, the Fort LeBoeuf cash registers ring a little bit more” at small NOW HIRING Historical society received $3,180 for up- businesses. grades to the historic Eagle Hotel. You At ECGRA’s Mission Main Street Workshop might know the hotel because of Sugar ‘n on May 16, Preservation Erie Board Member MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Spice, the Amish-style restaurant located Melinda Meyer introduced the idea of the on its premises. Since the hotel was con- “storyscape” as a way to think about urban structed in the 1820s, it requires occasional and suburban renewal. She encouraged the Industrial Sales and Manufacturing Inc., is a local contract manufacturer maintenance. Accordingly, iron handrails audience to think about “all of the stories of that has been producing quality fabricated metal components for over 45 are scheduled to be installed on its front a location,” in addition to its commercial or years. With state of the art equipment, we are looking to continue to steps and improvements will be made to its aesthetic potential. Community investment expand our business, but we need your help! roof and gutters. can support fading memories in addition to In 2013, McKean Borough began imple- aging structures. With grassroots support menting a five-year plan to address side- and a lot of hard work, Mission Main Street 2ND SHIFT POSITION OPEN walks in the region by replacing 500 feet helps us connect to our past while investing of aging pavement. This year, they’ll use in our future. We are looking for an experienced maintenance technician; this position Mission Main Street funding to double that is responsible for making repairs and completing preventative mainte- amount, with space along Route 99 as the Dan Schank can be contacted nances tasks on CNC mills and lathes, saws, welding units and other primary focus. Many of McKean’s sidewalks at DSchank@ErieReader. equipment and machinery typically found in a metal manufacturing have not been upgraded since the seventies, com. To follow this story or facility. If qualified please apply in person to Industrial Sales & Mfg, Inc. long before the Americans with Disabilities comment, scan the QR code or 2609 West 12th Street, or email [email protected] Act. The new sidewalks will be ADA compli- visit http://erirdr.com/p3mha.

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Your Guide to Getting the Most Out of the ly – buoyed by releases from international Clockwise from left: Jane Bunnett, superstar Robert Randolph as well as a 2011 The Lee Boys, George Burton, and Erie Art Museum’s Blues and Jazz Festival Blues and Jazz Fest appearance by the Camp- Roby “Supersax” Edwards are some bell Brothers; if you’ve not yet experienced of the great musicians playing the he 22nd annual Erie Art Museum Blues and Jazz Festival kicks off in Frontier Park on Sat- the power and grace of this unique style, 2014 Erie Art Museum Blues and Jazz Turday, Aug. 2, and if you’re like many people around the region, you consider this event now’s your chance. the peak of Erie’s summer entertainment season; it’s free, it’s BYOB, it’s clean, it’s green, it’s Festival at Frontier Park. family-friendly, and it’s fun – plain and simple. Ten performances will take place over two days, but aside from the music, there’s a lot to get excited about. SUNDAY, AUG. 3 This year, you’ll find many of the same things that make this festival a hit year in and year Misery Bay Big Band out – there’s a bicycle corral, and recyclable utensils, and the Erie Reader tent – where you Sunday, August 3 at Noon can compliment/heckle your favorite/least favorite Reader writers and editors – however, one exciting addition you will find is that Three B’s Saloon will join established food ven- f you make it back to the dors Bite By the Bay, Connie’s Ice Cream, Little Caesars, Lombardo’s Pita Place, and Sadie’s Ipark by noon, ease that Concessions. hangover with your yearly You’ll also find many of the same do’s and don’t’s as in previous years – don’t start any fires, dose of American jazz or- don’t attempt to set up your tent before 9 a.m., don’t attempt to sleep in the park overnight, chestra. This one has over and don’t bring your cat, dog, pigeon, lion, llama, lizard, turtle, or any other creatures or 400 years of combined play- they (and you) will be asked to leave. ing experience, and a bunch In order to best budget your time and ensure you don’t miss a minute of all the weekend’s of saxophones, trombones, action, check out the performance lineup below and plan accordingly! and trumpets. Cheryl Hodge Trio Sunday, August 3 at 2 p.m. he label “female jazz si- Tren” is often misapplied to SATURDAY, AUG. 2 Vernon Jones Blues Cartel warbling wannabes - but not Saturday, August 2 at 4 p.m. in this case. Cheryl Hodge is Old Songs New Opportunities peaking of blues royalty, the immortal the real deal. Backed by local Saturday, August 2 at Noon SRobert Lockwood, Jr.’s longtime drum- heavies Frank Singer and Joe his one’s for the kids. While not the mer – Vernon Jones – brings his formidable Dorris, Hodge’s performance Tmost heavily-attended act of the fest, the Cleveland-based cartel to the park this year is one of the more highly-an- OSNO project puts Erie’s cultural diversity to present you with their polished brand of ticipated of this year’s lineup. on full display and shares traditional Bhu- party blues. Stephen Trohoske’s tanese, East African, Eastern European, and Heritage Blues Quartet Jazz Gypsies Middle Eastern songs with the children of Saturday, August 2 at 6 p.m. featuring Roby Erie. “Supersax” Edwards Duke Sherman Blues Band f polished ain’t your thang, the Heritage Sunday, August 3 at 4 p.m. Blues Quartet certainly is. Authentic and Saturday, August 2 at 2 p.m. I engaging, this rootsy ensemble brings the peaking of highly antici- nfluenced by blues guitarists so famous blues back to where it began with their gos- Spated, local music maven Ithat they need no last names – Buddy, Jimi, pel-and country-influenced stylings featur- Steve Trohoske’s assembled and Stevie Ray – Duke is one hell of a gui- ing electric, acoustic, and dobro guitars. yet another intriguing proj- tarist. Joined by Otis James on the harp, Rik The Lee Boys ect featuring well-known Cass on the skins, and Mark Murphy on the and beloved local players Eric Saturday, August 2 at 8 p.m. low end, Duke always puts on a gritty, vigor- Brewer, Stix Thompson, and ous performance that leaves the audience o-called “sacred steel” has done well in Allen Zurcher, all of whom sweaty and spent. Don’t miss this one. Srecent years both nationally and local- will set the stage for Pitts- CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

12 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com July 23, 2014 MUSIC CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CONTRIBUTED burgh-based alto sax player, the phenom- while you still can. enal Roby “Supersax” Edwards. Make sure Jane Bunnett & Maqueque you’re front and center and watered and fed Sunday, August 3 at 8 p.m. before this one starts. George Burton Quintet with n the early ‘80s, Canadian Jane Bun- Terell Stafford and Tim Warfield Inett visited Cuba and returned with Sunday, August 3 at 6 p.m. Afro-Cuban influences that would go on to define her career. Luckily for us, she’ll oung pianist George Burton’s com- bring those island rhythms - and her Yplex-yet-accessible brand of bop has all-female, all Cuban band, Maqueque been turning heads across the eastern - to the stage as the sun sets on another seaboard and beyond for some time now; fine festival. Whether that stage remains rooted in jazz’s proud past but reaching standing when she’s through with it is for jazz’s bright future, Burton’s work is something you’ll just have to find out for astonishing, so you better catch this guy yourself.

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The Heliotropes breakfast and a serene tour of the July 31 — 7 to 8:30 p.m. Basement Transmissions, Wild Throne, Of lagoons on a pontoon boat. 145 W. 11th St. Frontier Park Outdoor See a special nighttime kites and windsock illumination at Sunset Point on Friday night BasementTransmissions.com. Shadows, and Jivan Amphitheater, Off W. and on Saturday, the live music starts on Beach 8 at 3 p.m. and runs through 10 p.m. Bands July 29 — 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. 8th St. LEAFErie.org. include East Ave., Dual Identity, Six Years After, and Taylor-Maid. The later ones come with The Bleeder Project Basement Transmissions, 145 W. 11th St. a side of bonfire. w/ Toy Oyster and Glenn Rankin Hatred Overload BasementTransmissions.com. July 31 — 6 to 9 p.m. Frog Buttons will be sold throughout the weekend for a $3 donation that helps fund park July 27 — 2 p.m. projects and programs. And as always, one button owner walks away with a $1,000 prize. Erie Art Museum Mid- Sprague Farm Brew Works, Sherlock’s, 508 State 22113 U.S. 6, Venango, PA. — Mary Birdsong St. facebook.com/ Day Art Break featuring SleepingChainsaw.com. July 25 to 27 // Various locations at PI // See the full schedule of events at www.discoverpi.com. sherlocksparkplace. The Heliotropes July 30 — Noon to 1 p.m. Picnic in the Park Scrap Kids, Gottem, Erie Art Museum, 20 E. 5th featuring Jungle Terry Pocketmouse, and St. ErieArtMuseum.org. July 31 — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. MUSIC Docksider, 1015 State Lake Road. OasisPub.net St. 459.0099. Bummed: Acoustic Show Erie Art Museum Mid- Jake’s Blues Day Art Break featuring Picnic in the Park featuring July 25 — 7 p.m. Get Your Phil On at Jim Moore as Elvis Docksider, 1015 State Beer on the Bay Brings Local, Regional, and National Brewers to Erie Noon (Brass Quartet) July 24 — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. 459.0099. July 23 — Noon to 1 p.m. Gibson Park, Main St. aving options is a won- and Route 20, North Erie Art Museum, 20 E. 5th Jay Baumgartner derful thing, but for the St. ErieArtMuseum.org. East. NEchamber.org. H July 25 — 9 p.m. casual beer fan, it can also King’s Rook Club, 1921 Peach St. be intimidating. Craft beer Lori Burke Sean Patrick & The facebook.com/kingsrookclub. July 23 — 11 a.m. Newgrass Revolution enthusiasts can have a blast July 24 — 10 p.m. Goodell Gardens & Mid-Life Crisis picking out different India Homestead, 221 Waterford Sherlock’s, 508 State July 25 — 10 p.m. pale ales, deciding between St. GoodellGardens.org. St. facebook.com/ dortmunders, and seeking sherlocksparkplace. Doc Holliday’s, 7425 Schultz Road. DocHollidays.net. out saisons, but some may be All Musicians Acoustic Slugger’s Block Party afraid to shill out dollars for a Jam Night with Old School fancy-named fermented bev- Claire Stuczynski featuring Midlife Crisis July 25 — 10 p.m. erage without trying it first. July 24 — 9 p.m. and French Kiss July 24 — 7 p.m. Sherlock’s, 508 State Fortunately, Erie Regional Oasis Pub, 3122 West Lake St. facebook.com/ Slugger’s, 14 E. 10th St. Chamber and Growth Part- Road. OasisPub.net. sherlocksparkplace. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED SluggersErie.com. nership caters to both crowds Arts at the Arboretum Rodger Montgomery with the seventh annual craft Concert Series Tommy Link July 25 — 6 p.m. brew festival Beer on the Bay, bringing together over 40 brewers for two tasting sessions July 24 — 7 p.m. featuring Bangerzz Erie Ale House, 1033 State St. Saturday, July 26 to the Burger King Amphitheater at Liberty Park. July 24 — 7 to 8:30 p.m. Edinboro Lakeside Resort, facebook.com/eriealehouse. “People can get out and try all of the different beers in one place” Southern Tier Brew- 12690 Edinboro Rd., Edinboro. ing Company Head Brewer Dustin Hazer says of the event held less than an hour from the Frontier Park Outdoor EdinboroLakeResort.com. Amphitheater, off W. Small Town Rollers brewery’s Lakewood, N.Y. location. “Erie’s right in our backyard. A lot of people have come 8th St. LEAFErie.org. The Dock Boys July 25 — 6 to 9 p.m. up and told us stories about coming to the brewery.” July 25 — 9 p.m. Sprague Farm Brew Works, Now people can try the tasty brews of not only Southern Tier, but also a delicious Two Brandon Santini 22113 U.S. 6, Venango, PA. July 24 — 6 to 9 p.m. Presque Isle Downs, SleepingChainsaw.com. Hearted Ale from Michigan’s Bell’s Brewery, a refreshing Commodore Perry IPA from Cleve- 8199 Perry Highway. land, or some creative concoction from one of the dozens of breweries – and the numerous Sprague Farm Brew Works, PresqueIsleDowns.com 22113 U.S. 6, Venango, Pa. Broke, Stranded, & Ugly vendors appealing to those looking for non-alcoholic treats – represented without having SleepingChainsaw.com. to travel elsewhere in Pennsylvania or out of state. East Ave July 26 — 9 p.m. The two sessions will be held from noon to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., with regular tickets July 25 — 9 p.m. to midnight King’s Rook Club, 1921 Peach St. The Brewerie Open Mic facebook.com/kingsrookclub. available at eriepa.com and discounted options for designated drivers as well as VIP tickets July 24 — 7 p.m. The Brewerie, 123 W. 14th St. Brewerie.com for those looking for some rarer brews, food tastings, and hookah privileges. EMTA shut- The Brewerie, 123 W. 14th I-90’s tles will be available for parking purposes, and if the beer tastings get a little out of hand, St. Brewerie.com. Jack Stevens July 26 — 10 p.m. Erie Yellow Cab can provide a safe travel choice for those taking advantage of all the craft July 25 — 9 p.m. Sherlock’s, 508 State beer options. — Alex Bieler Funktapuss St. facebook.com/ July 24 — 7 p.m. Wet Willy’s Tiki Bar, 3122 West sherlocksparkplace. Saturday, July 26 // Liberty Park // 454.7191 ext. 123, eriepa.com/beer-on-the-bay

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Gibson Park, Main Street Oneida Daytime Lagoon and Route 20, North Aug. 2 — 7 p.m. East. NEchamber.org. by Pontoon The Beer Mug, 1108 July 23 to Aug. 5 — 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or Sherlock’s and Molly Liberty St. 454.4753. 2 p.m. Brannigan’s Block Party Presque Isle State Park, featuring Jake’s Blues and Blues and Jazz Festival Pontoon Boat Station. TRECPI. Bastard Bearded Irishmen Aug. 3 — Noon to 10 p.m. org. Registration required. July 31 — 10 p.m. Frontier Park, 1501 W. 8th St. ErieArtMuseum.org. Evening Lagoon Sherlock’s, 508 State by Pontoon St. facebook.com/ July 23 to Aug. 5 — 7 to 8:30 p.m. sherlocksparkplace. The Dock Boys Aug. 3 — 6 p.m. Wednesdays & Fridays Tommy Link Wet Willy’s Tiki Bar, 3122 West Presque Isle State Park, Pontoon Boat Station. TRECPI. July 31 — 7 p.m. Lake Road. OasisPub.net. org. Registration required. Edinboro Lakeside Resort, Even Craftier featuring 12690 Edinboro Rd., Edinboro. Goodell Gardens EdinboroLakeResort.com. Heather DeVore, Tyler Smilo, Zach Chylinski, Sing-A-Long Bronsen Euard & and Jason B. McCann July 23 & 30 — 11 to 11:50 a.m. The Essentials Aug. 3 — 9 to 11 p.m. Goodell Gardens, 221 Waterford St., Edinboro. Aug. 1 — 7 p.m. PACA, 1505 State St. GoodellGardens.org. WQLN, 8425 Peach PACA1505.com. St. WQLN.org. Mike Edgerly Yoga in the Gardens July 23 & 30 — 5 to 6 p.m. Jon Halmi Aug. 3 — 4 to 8 p.m. Goodell Gardens, 221 Aug. 1 — 6 p.m. Rumrunners, 133 Dobbins Waterford St., Edinboro. Landing. 455.4292. Wet Willy’s Tiki Bar, 3122 West GoodellGardens.org. Lake Road. OasisPub.net. Salmon Frank Fishing for Kids Aug. 3 — 6 to 9 p.m. Jerry Gaff July 23 — 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 1 — 6:30 p.m. Sprague Farm Brew Works, Presque Isle State Park, 22113 U.S. 6, Venango, Pa. Casablanca Grill, 2174 Pontoon Boat Station. TRECPI. SleepingChainsaw.com. W. 8th St. 452.4544. org. Registration required. The Soul Crackers Tyler Smilo Picnic in the Park HOWIE GLOVER HOWIE Aug. 3 — 7 p.m. Aug. 1 — 9 p.m. July 24 & 31 — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Edinboro Lakeside King’s Rook Club, 1921 Peach St. Gibson Park, Route 20, North Resort, 12690 Edinboro FILM: 12 O’Clock Boys and local filmmaker Howie Glover facebook.com/kingsrookclub. East. NEChamber.org. Road., Edinboro. EdinboroLakeResort.com. ince its inception in 2012, FILM at the Erie Art Museum has been exposing Erieites to Blues and Jazz Festival Wild Wednesdays Sexciting filmmakers both new and old. The ongoing cinematic series will showcase two Aug. 2 — Noon to 10 p.m. 8 Great Tuesdays at the Zoo more dazzling directors Wednesday, July 23 when it presents Lotfy Nathan’s 12 O’Clock Boys Frontier Park, 1501 W. 8th featuring The Gathering July 23 & 30 — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. along with a special selection of short films and music videos from local filmmaker Howie St. ErieArtMuseum.org. Field and East Ave The Erie Zoo, 423 W. Glover. 38th St. ErieZoo.org. Eric Brewer and Friends Aug. 5 — 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. If you checked out the previous issue of the Reader, you very well might recognize Glover. Burger King Amphitheater, Aug. 2 — 4 to 8 p.m. The recent cover subject went from being a tough kid from Brooklyn to a digital dreamer, Liberty Park. PortErie.org. Walks in the Woods Rumrunners, 133 Dobbins July 23 & 30 — 11 a.m. to noon and his impressive range will be on display to start off FILM tonight, with a Q&A session Landing. 455.4292. with the man himself to follow. After Glover’s cinematic experience, Nathan’s documentary Asbury Woods Nature COMMUNITY Center, 4105 Asbury Road. 12 O’Clock Boys will present the real story of a young boy from Baltimore finding a connec- Fourth River Revival AsburyWoods.org. tion with a group of illegal dirt bike riders, despite efforts by the local authorities to prevent Aug. 2 — 9 p.m. Live Thoroughbred the thrill rides of the adrenaline enthusiasts. King’s Rook Club, 1921 Peach St. Horse Racing Harley Davidson facebook.com/kingsrookclub. Erie Bike Nights In addition to providing visual pleasures, FILM will pair the cinematic duo of Glover and July 23 to Aug. 5 — 5:25 to 9 p.m. July 23 & 30 — 6 to 9:30 p.m. Nathan with the excellent craft brews of Lavery Brewing Company, which will provide tast- Sundays through Thursdays Jerry Gaff Buffalo Wild Wings, ings in the hour leading up to Glover’s showcase, adding another local twist on the latest Presque Isle Downs & Aug. 2 — 5:30 p.m. 2099 Interchange Road. edition of FILM at the Erie Art Museum. — Alex Bieler Casino, 8199 Perry Highway. BuffaloWildWings.com. 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 // 20 E. Fifth St. // facebook.com/FILMErieArtMuseum Pie-in-the-Sky Cafe, 463 PresqueIsleDowns.com. W. 8th St. 459.8638.

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KING’S ROOK Paranormal Super KINGCLUB’S ROOK Con Expo July 26 — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. FREE! Hilton Garden Inn, 2225 Downs Drive. ParanormalSuperCon.com. Pool, Shuf�le Board & Games! Erie Land LIVEFood, No Cover,MUSIC Drink Specials,Fri/Sat Private @ 9:30pm Parties! JAY BAUMGARDNER Lighthouse Tours & FRIENDS 7/25 July 26 & 27 — Noon to 4 p.m. BROKE STRANDED & UGLY 7/26 Erie Land Lighthouse, SOUL CRACKERS 8/1 2 Lighthouse St. 454.2852 x0. FOURTH RIVER REVIVAL 8/2 1921 Peach St | Erie, PA 16512 Day Sails Aboard the [email protected] | 814.456.6439 U.S. Brig Niagara www.facebook.com/kingsrookclub July 26 — 1 to 7 p.m. Open Fri/Sat 8pm | Members and Guests Only Erie Maritime Museum CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CONTRIBUTED docks, 150 E. Front St. Bronsen Euard and The Essentials Rock the Sounds Around Town FlagshipNiagara.org. Night at the Races hey're described as being kinda like the Three Musketeers – only louder, and they yield axes (like, guitars), July 26 — 7:05 p.m. Tsticks (of the drumming sort), and chords (the musical kind) instead of muskets and mustaches ... you Lake Erie Speedway, 10700 know, more blues than bombast. Delmas Drive, North East. LakeErieSpeedway.com. We hear they love those instruments, too, and also dig playing chess, and – the young guys that they are – have fun just wastin' time between gigs. YMCA Pilates in But these days, time to waste is getting shorter for Bronsen Euard and The Essentials, because the gigs keep the Garden coming fast for the local up-and-comers. And, along with other stops on some of the Erie area's main circuits July 27 & Aug. 3 — 11 a.m. to for live music, they'll be featured (on the radio – and the TV, too!) as the stars of the next, and final, installment noon of WQLN's Sounds Around Town summer concert series. Goodell Gardens, 221 The show – free and open to all – starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, pond-side at the pavilion on WQLN's cam- Waterford St., Edinboro. pus. If it rains, no worries – they'll be taking it indoors. GoodellGardens.org. And, like this summer's previous Sounds Around Town events, craft beer and coffee samples from Erie Beer Cruise the Bay and McMormick Coffee will be on hand for enjoying. Car Cruise-In Sounds Around Town (all of which are being recorded for airing both on WQLN radio and TV stations) are July 28 & Aug. 4 — 6 to 10 p.m. emceed by WQLN Radio's own groovy Gary Finney, host of "The Third Set." Bayfront Park n Ride Lot, In short, it's good, local music (and other good, local stuff) presented by people in the know about such things. Liberty Park and Bayfront Definitely sounds like some blues worth getting on Aug. 1. – Ryan Smith Parkway. 474.5183. 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1 // 8425 Peach St. // WQLN.org 31st Annual Lake Erie Fanfare Erie SeaWolves vs. July 24, 29, 31 & Aug. 5 — 6 Morning EcoPaddle July 25 — 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 29 — 7 p.m. Reading Fightin’ Phils p.m. July 25 — 9 to 11 a.m. Millcreek Mall, 5800 Peach Veterans Stadium, 26th & State St. LERegiment.org. July 23 — 12:05 p.m. Presque Isle State Presque Isle State St. MillcreekMall.net. Park, Ranger Station Park, Lagoon Launch. Jerry Uht Park, 110 E. 10th field on Tuesdays; 150 Years of Kane: FREE St. Seawolves.com. TRECPI.org. Discover Presque Beach 11 on Thursdays. Isle Days A Student Journey Teacher Desk Calendar VisitEriePA.com. with a $50 purchase Fairy Gathering at YMCA Camp Sherwin July 25 to 27 — All day July 29 — 7:30 p.m. From July 21 until supplies last Asbury Woods Erie SeaWolves Annual Fishing Derby Presque Isle State Park. Kane Family Drive-In, July 25 — 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. DiscoverPI.com. 6627 Route 6 E., Kane, July 23 — 7 to 8 p.m. vs. Richmond Pa. ArtsErie.org. Asbury Woods Nature Flying Squirrels Shaper Pond, 8600 W. ARGUS sale! Lake Road, Lake City. Healthy Zoo, Healthy Buy 2 posters, get 1 FREE! Center, 4105 Asbury Road. July 24 to 27 — 7:05 p.m. Beach Campfire AsburyWoods.org. YMCAErie.org/camp. You Family Fun Days Jerry Uht Park, 110 E. 10th July 26 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outdoor Cooking St. Seawolves.com. July 29 — 7:30 to 9 p.m. Pickup Funsies Frisbee Millcreek Mall’s Party Erie Zoo, 423 W. 38th at Presque Isle on the Promenade St. ErieZoo.org. Presque Isle, Beach

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11. TRECPI.org. St. MillcreekMall.net. Rocco’s Tavern, 4040 W. 12 St. 833.7127. Senior Citizen’s Day Cruise Town Erie at the Erie Zoo Car Show FOOD & DRINK July 30 — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 — 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Erie Zoo, 423 W. Downtown Erie, State St. 38th St. ErieZoo.org. ContemporaryMotorCar.com. Goodell Gardens Farmers Market Healthy Home, Crash-A-Rama July 23 & 30 — 3 to 6 p.m. Healthy You! Aug. 2 — 7:05 p.m. Goodell Gardens, 221 July 30 — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Lake Erie Speedway, 10700 Waterford St., Edinboro. GoodellGardens.org. Asbury Woods Nature Delmas Drive, North East. Center, 4105 Asbury Road. LakeErieSpeedway.com. AsburyWoods.org. Quaker Steak & Lube Widget Turns One... Bike Night & Cruise-In The Erie Economy: How Come Join the Fun! July 23 & 30 — 6 p.m. Do We Move Forward? Aug. 3 — Noon to 3 p.m. Quaker Steak & Lube, 7851 July 30 — 7 to 8:30 p.m. Millcreek Mall, 5800 Peach Peach St. VisitEriePA.com. Jefferson Educational Society, St. MillcreekMall.net. 3207 State St. JESErie.org. Erie Downtown Registration required. Mushroom I.D. at TREC Block Party Aug. 3 — 2 to 3 p.m. July 24 — 6 p.m. Dan Rice Days Tom Ridge Environmental Sluggers Sports Bar & Grill, 14 July 30 to Aug. 3 — All day Center, 301 Peninsula E. 10th St. ErieDowntown.com. Downtown Girard. Drive. TRECPI.org. DanRiceDays.com. Pizza and Wine Aromatherapy Pairing Event Project Icebreaker: Tea Time Talk July 25 — 7 p.m. Unlocking the Offshore Aug. 3 — 3 to 4 p.m. Presque Isle Wine Cellars, Wind Potential of Goodell Gardens, 221 9440 West Main Road, the Great Lakes Waterford St., Edinboro. North East. PIWine.com. July 31 — 7 to 8:30 p.m. GoodellGardens.org. Registration required. Jefferson Educational Society, Christmas in July 3207 State St. JESErie.org. July 25 — 6 p.m. Registration required. Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!: The Brewerie, 123 West The Evolving Artistry 14th St. Brewerie.com. First Fridays at Five of the Beatles Aug. 1 — 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5 — 7 to 8:30 p.m. Vino & Vinyasa, Downtown North East, Jefferson Educational Society, Wine+Yoga+Food Route 20. NEChamber.org. 3207 State St. JESErie.org. July 26 — 9 a.m. Registration required. Courtyard Wineries, 10021 Presque Isle Adopt- West Main Road, North East. A-Beach Clean-Up Erie Seawolves vs. New CourtyardWineries.com. Aug. 2 — 9 a.m. Hampshire Fisher Cats Prepayment required. Aug. 5 — 7:05 p.m. Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Jerry Uht Park, 110 E. 10th Beer on the Bay Drive. TRECPI.org. St. Seawolves.com. July 26 — Noon to 3 p.m. & 4 to 7 p.m. McDonald’s Day DANCE Burger King Amphitheater, at the Erie Zoo Liberty Park, Lawrence Aug. 2 — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pier. ErieBrewingCo.com. The Erie Zoo, 423 W. Mid-Day Dance Breaks 38th St. ErieZoo.org. July 24 & 31 — Noon to 1 p.m. Tasting in the Wilds Perry Square, State July 26 — Noon to 7 p.m. Millcreek Mall Bounce St. ArtsErie.org. Firemen’s Carnival Grounds, Back to School Carnival Route 219, Ridgway, PA. TastingintheWilds.com. Aug. 2 — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Swing Dance July 24 & 31 — 9 p.m. Millcreek Mall, 5800 Peach Cocktails & Color:

18 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com July 23, 2014 Earth Crisis to headline Gem City Festival at Basement Transmissions ith the opening of the new Basement Transmissions, owner Bob Jensen prom- Wised the independent Erie music community a drastic change for the better in the quality of shows in the local scene. And he wasted no time delivering on that promise, as less than a month after the grand re-opening at the new location, the ven- ue will be hosting one of the biggest hardcore shows to hit Erie in years. On August 2, the mighty Earth Crisis will once again be taking the stage in Erie as the headliner of the first Gem City Festival. For those not familiar with the band, they were extremely influential in spreading the messages of straight edge, veganism, and animal rights all throughout the hardcore scene in the 1990s, and their heavy metal/ punk hybrid sound has been seminal in shaping modern hardcore music. Aside from locals being stoked for shows like this coming back to Erie, this festi- val is certain to draw attention to Erie from surrounding scenes like, Buffalo, Pitts- burgh, and more – not only because they all have their own locals on the bill (Buffalo’s Wreckage and Pittsburgh’s Killing Thing) – but because Earth Crisis has a fan base that stretches all across the globe. And so far this year, Erie is one of their only shows booked. “They are a legendary hardcore band that rarely plays shows [anymore], and has a huge following” says Matt and Mark Schang, the promoters of the festival. “Whether you like them or not, they are a huge part of hardcore history.”

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CONTRIBUTED But Earth Crisis isn’t the only band to be excited about. Seventeen other bands in- cluding Dead End Path, The Banner, and Soul Control will be playing, as well as Erie locals Smoke and Mirrors and Counterfeit. Dan Rice Days: A Celebration of Erie’s Circus Man It’s unlikely that anyone in Erie or the surrounding areas who has listened to hard- core anytime between 1991 and now will want to miss out on this festival. And if any- e’s a renowned American figure who is celebrated annually through a three-day cele- one is just getting into metal or hardcore music for the first time, now is your chance Hbration in a township that he once considered home - just west of the city of Erie – in to see it at its finest. – Tommy Shannon Girard. Doors at noon // 145 W. 11th St. // GemCityFest.BrownPaperTickets.com And his celebration – Dan Rice Days – is an affair that recognizes the innovator, political candidate (he ran for Senate, Congress, and President) and most importantly – entertainer. While Rice was mainly preeminent before the American Civil War, he is responsible for changing the circus into what it is today by mixing animals, acrobats, and clowns [some- thing apparently unheard of long ago]. Unfortunately his talents slipped somewhat into obscurity – so much so, he’s even been coined as “the most famous man you’ve never heard of.” Except locally, that is. The festival features artisans, craft sellers, community booths, and live entertainment - all free of charge. There are a number of activities for attendees of all ages – everything from magic shows and live music (Tennessee Backporch, Gem City Big Band, and O’Need- ers to name a few), to a Saturday morning parade, crafts, great food, and wine tastings. The three-day celebration officially kicks off July 31 at 6 p.m. with an opening ceremony on the main stage. For a complete listing of events, go to: DanRiceDays.com/schedule.php – Re- becca Styn July 31 – August 2 // 34 Main Street West, Girard // 774.9863

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20 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com July 23, 2014 CALENDAR CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CONTRIBUTED CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CONTRIBUTED 8 Great Tuesdays Erie Playhouse Presents Mark Twain’s Is He Dead? group of folk-rockers with hearts deep-rooted in their Rust Belt home will be teaming incent van Gogh. Edgar Allan Poe. Emily Dickenson. These are just a few members of a Aup with the world’s premier undead funk ambassadors to bring one heckuva show – Vlarge group of artists who didn’t earn their critical acclaim and overall fame until after for free – to Erie’s beautiful Bayfront. they ceased to exist on this mortal plane. Mark Twain, however, was not one of them, but the Sound like some kinda great Tuesday? success-after-death stories helped inspire Is He Dead?, a two-act play by the famous Ameri- It’s sure to be – one of 8 Great Tuesdays, that is – when Erie’s own Falling Hollywood and can artist formerly known as Samuel Langhorne Clemens that will finish off its local run at Nashville’s Here Come the Mummies (who describe themselves as “terrifying funk from the Erie Playhouse from July 23 to July 27. beyond the grave”) take the stage at Burger King Amphitheater July 29 for the next install- Is He Dead? focuses on the talented, but struggling artist Jean-Francois Millet and his in- ment in the ever-popular summer music series. ability to sell his work and pay off his debts. After a run-in with a potential buyer at an auc- And your very own Erie Reader (that’s us) is serving as one of the evening’s event spon- tion, the artist’s pupils proceed with a plan to fake Millet’s death so that his art would sud- sors, so you know we’ll be there, for all the folk, all the funk, and all the fun. Stop by the denly be in demand, all while Millet masquerades as his widowed twin sister “Daisy.” Twain Reader’s tent, too, if you wanna share any thoughts, just hang out, or find out everything packs the play with his trademark witty satire, although Is He Dead? wasn’t actually released you’ve always wanted to know about the region’s premier free, independent news publi- until nearly 100 years after his own death when a Twain historian read the manuscript and cation (that’s us). had it published in book form. So, in a nutshell, there it is: Falling Hollywood. Funky mummies. And us, your friendly Unlike van Gogh, Poe, and Dickenson, Twain experienced success during his lifetime, but Reader staff and contributors, all in one place, on one night. Is He Dead? offers a glimpse at one of his works that, appropriately, slipped through the That’s a great Tuesday, alright. cracks until long after his living days. Even 104 years after Twain’s death, we’re still get- The show starts at 6:30 p.m. For more on the bands, other upcoming lineups, and more ting treated to more material from one of the greatest American humorists at the Erie Play- information – including how to take advantage of shuttle services to and from the Bay- house. – Alex Bieler front – visit porterie.org/8-great-tuesdays. – Ryan Smith 7:30 p.m. July 23-26 and 2 p.m. July 27 // 13 W. 10th St. // erieplayhouse.org 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 // Liberty Park // PortErie.org

Drive. TRECPI.org. com. Registration required. Tom Ridge Environmental Maidentrip VISUAL ARTS Kearney: Selected Center, 301 Peninsula July 30 — 7 p.m. Work 1975 – 2013 Cocktails & Color: Drive. TRECPI.org. Ongoing Between the States: Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth Sanctuary of Illumination, Photographs of the Kitties and the Moon St. FilmSocietyNWPA.org. An Installation by Erie Art Museum, Ronald E. Aug. 5 — 6 to 8 p.m. Mysteries of the Holstein Gallery, 20 E. Fifth American Civil War Unseen World Lucy Slivinski St. ErieArtMuseum.org. from the George Black Jax, 8040A Perry Movies in the Ongoing Eastman House Highway CocktailsandColor. July 23 to Aug. 5 — Noon, 3 & 5 Arboretum p.m. Erie Art Museum, McCain InnovationErie Design Closing Aug. 3 com. Registration required. Aug. 1 — 8 p.m. Tom Ridge Environmental Family Gallery, 20 E. Fifth Competition Mercyhurst Institute for St. ErieArtMuseum.org. FILM Center, 301 Peninsula Frontier Park, off W. 8th Ongoing Arts and Culture, Cummings Drive. TRECPI.org. St. LEAFErie.com. Erie Art Museum, Hagen Art Gallery, 501 E. 38th St. Exposed: Recent Gifts MIAC.Mercyhurst.edu. 12 O’Clock Boys COMEDY to the Photography Family Gallery, 20 E. Fifth July 23 — 7 p.m. Mysteries of the St. ErieArtMuseum.org. Great Lakes Collection GC Myers Alchemy Erie Art Museum, 20 E. Fifth July 23 to Aug. 5 — 2 p.m. Jim Breuer Ongoing Through Our Eyes Ongoing St. FilmSocietyNWPA.org. July 30 — 7 p.m. Tom Ridge Environmental Erie Art Museum, Bacon Photography Exhibit Kada Gallery, 2632 West Great White Shark Center, 301 Peninsula Jr.’s Last Laugh Comedy Gallery, 20 E. Fifth St. Ongoing 8th St. KadaGallery.com. Drive. TRECPI.org. Club, 1402 State St. ErieArtMuseum.org. July 23 to Aug. 5 — 11 a.m., 1 & 4 Jrslastlaugh.com. Tom Ridge Environmental Richard Sadlier, p.m. The Art of Patricia Center, 301 Peninsula

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magine a backyard party, but one with awesome jam bands that lasts two days. Now, Ihead to the Gathering at Chaffee’s in Girard to make your vision a reality. The Erie Country tradition enters its 34th rendition of the two-day music festival, with jam masters Aqueous and Eric Brewer and Friends headlining Friday’s festiv- ities and Spiritual Rez and Jimkata starring on Saturday, alongside a dozen other bands ready to entertain. In addition to providing a killer atmosphere, the Gathering will also help benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and The Bradley H. Foulk Children’s Advocacy Center, adding some good karma to your mini vacation right in Erie’s backyard. — Alex Bieler Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 // 8296 Mill St., Girard, Pa. // thegatheringatchaffees.com CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CONTRIBUTED

InnovationErie Design Competition

hen you look up the word “innovation” in the dictionary, you’ll find “the act or process Wof introducing new ideas, devices, or methods” printed within the confines of a trusty Merriam-Webster. The InnovationErie Design Competition has highlighted fourteen teams who have taken the definition to heart and are trying to advance economic development in the region. For entrants to be considered in the Design Competition, all submitted ideas must be able to be manufactured right in Northwest Pennsylvania and will be reviewed by an Innova- tionErie panel of judges on aesthetics, marketability, and its Pennsylvania connection for a final four of local innovations. They won’t be the only judges, however, as you, and ev- eryone else who goes to see the InnovationErie Design Competition exhibit in the Hagen Family Gallery at the Erie Art Museum, can vote on your favorite idea until the exhibit ends Aug. 31, whether it be a design for a strategic game involving Vikings and H.P. Lovecraftian creatures, a locally-crafted makeup kit, or one of the other 12 semifinalists on display. In an age where plenty of material goods are shipped in from overseas, the bright minds nominated in the Design Competition are trying to bring some innovation to Erie, Pa. at the Erie Art Museum. — Alex Bieler Exhibit open during regular Erie Art Museum hours from now through August 31 // 20 E. Fifth St. // innovationerie.net

Recent Paintings Peach St. CanterburyFeast.com. Disney Junior Live on Tour! Opening July 25 Pirate & Princess Adventure Shakespeare Summer July 31 — 4 & 7 p.m. Glass Growers, 10 E. 5th St. Nights: Rosencratz and GlassGrowersGallery.com. Warner Theatre, 811 State Guildenstern are Dead St. ErieEvents.com. Jane Kleszczowski July 25 & 26 — 7 p.m. Closing July 31 Schuster Theatre, 620 Sassafras Youtheatre Summer Play St. For more information contact D’Hopkins Denniston Gallery, Series: The Snow Queen Rev. Shawn Clerkin at clerkin001@ 5 W. 10th St. 455.1616. Aug. 1 to 3 — Friday 7 p.m.; Saturday 2 gannon.edu or Jax Kubiak at [email protected]. and 7 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. THEATER Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th Medium Mayhem Murder St. EriePlayhouse.org. Shakespeare Summer Mystery Train Ride by Nights: Romeo & Juliet In All Seriousness Inc. FUNDRAISERS July 23 & 24 — 7 p.m. July 26 — Dinner starts at around 5 p.m. Schuster Theatre, 620 Sassafras Back to School Drive St. For more information contact Oil Creek and Titusville Rail July 23 to Aug. 2 — 10 a.m. to 9 Rev. Shawn Clerkin at clerkin001@ Road, 7 Elm St., Oil City. gannon.edu or Jax Kubiak at InAllSeriousness.com. p.m. [email protected]. Millcreek Mall, 5800 Peach The Andrews Brothers St. MillcreekMall.net. Mark Twain: Is He Dead? July 29 to Aug. 5 — Tuesdays and July 23-27 — 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. Sun- Wednesdays noon; Fridays at 7 p.m.; 4th Annual Afternoon day matinees. Performances run Sundays at 2:30 p.m. for Equality Wednesday through Sunday Riverside: The Inn at Cambridge July 27 — 4 to 6 p.m. Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th Springs, One Fountain 21 la rue dix, 21 W. 10th St. EriePlayhouse.org. Avenue, Cambridge Springs. St. 866.229.1974. TheRiversideInn.com. The Carol Burnett Even Craftier August Variety Show 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche 2014 Benefiting the July 23 to Aug. 5 — Tuesdays & July 31 to Aug. 5 — Thursdays through A.N.N.A. Shelter Wednesdays noon; Saturdays 5:30 Saturdays 8 p.m. Aug. 3 — Noon to 4 p.m. p.m.; Sundays 2:30 p.m. Dramashop, 1001 State PACA Arts Center & Theatre, Station Dinner Theatre, 4940 St. Dramashop.org. 1505 State St. PACA1505.com. 22 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com July 23, 2014 MUSIC REVIEWS

Weird Al Yankovic Mandatory Fun Are you ever referred to RCA as the grammar police, because you know the WRITING difference between eird Al Yankovic has been in the parody business for 38 years. No, that’s not a typo, the “your” and “you’re”? Wman known for reworking songs like Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” into an Amish an- INTERNSHIP them has been changing popular songs into quirky odes to whatever crosses his mind since Must be proficient in Writing, have 1976. Fortunately, the 54-year old musician and humorist is still going strong into 2014 on overall GPA above 3.0, and be Do you dream of the day Mandatory Fun, as Weird Al continues to put his own spin on big hits, turning those sum- available 2 days a week. when you will have the mer jams that burrow into your mind into a something amusing. Pharrell William’s “Hap- Through this opportunity you will be chance to put your vicious py” becomes “Tacky,” a gleeful three minutes that skewers the distasteful with lines like “I able to network, build your portfolio, vocabulary to use? will livetweet a funeral, take pictures with the deceased.” Elsewhere, Weird Al provides a and gain professional experience. grammatical lesson via Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” on “Word Crimes.” And of course, [email protected] it wouldn’t be a Weird Al album without a polka mash-up of several top-40 tracks. Sure,

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CONTRIBUTED there are a couple of missteps (“Sports Song”), but Mandatory Fun is, well, lots of fun. – Alex Bieler

Manic Street Preachers Futurology Capitol Records

he Welsh alternative band that has always used its music to rail against war, injus- Ttice, and apathy tones down their politics a bit and delivers a catchy and likable album. Frontman James Dean Bradfield’s vocals can be soaring, soulful, and gritty, but here are of- ten layered and compressed into an over-processed blandness - especially on the first two tracks which clone each other with the same flat tempo, structure, and style. Get through the beginning and a stylish retro ‘80s feel pervades the rest of the album - especially on “Sex, Power, Love and Money” and the catchy “Misguided Missile” that drive hard with punk rhythms and ringing guitars. Within a very European sounding album is some pop fare, which has potential to hit the charts in the USA – especially “Between the Clock and the Bed,” which got some legs when it was pre-released and the introspective ballad “Divine Youth” that features vocalist and harp player Georgia Ruth. – Bryan Toy

Lefty Williams All In Tree Leaf Music

or guitarists, excuses can often get in the way of practicing – I’m tired, I have a job, I Fhave kids, pets, problems, a comfy couch, and I’ve been playing for 20 years and I still suck anyway, so what’s the use? Well, after listening to Lefty Williams’ latest release All In (available Aug. 21), I picked up ol’ blackie and woodshedded for about eight hours straight. Williams is that inspiring because he has a handy excuse not to play, but he hasn’t let it stop him from becoming a smokin’ guitarist: HE WAS BORN WITH ONLY ONE ARM. Anatomy aside, Williams is more on the “rhythm” side of “rhythm and blues,” but can still bring the fire when necessary as well as belt out soulful, heartfelt vocals to boot, especially on the powerful track “Coming Apart.” So the next time the couch is calling, give this album a spin and get to practicin’. You’ve no excuse. – Cory Vaillancourt.

Every Time I Die From Parts Unknown Epitaph Records

he Buffalo metalcore band Every Time I Die have released their seventh album in their Tnearly two decades of existence. From Parts Unknown is a great expression of their nearly flawless hardcore, lyrically diverse, and pulsating formula, hitting hard in the first 30 seconds with “The Great Secret” blasting away at a breakneck tempo. From there, lead vocalist Keith Buckley screams through his life from the last three years. Each song has distinctive guitar riffs, as per usual for ETID, but some standout tracks are “Exometrium” and “Decayin’ With The Boys.” Some experimental tracks include “Moor” and “El Dorado,” where the band balances indie-rock and southern rock ‘n’ roll into the album’s list. Overall, any ETID fan will be extremely pleased with the July 1 release, and new listeners will get a good idea of how this cornerstone hardcore band produces great music. – Jess Scutella

July 23, 2014 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 23 TECHNOLOGY

Geeked Out Tech Bits Summer Board Game Fun Controlling the Home, Google Style

By: John Lindvay By: Quentin Hardy

he sun is shining, the beach is diagram from Thread, a new consortium for Internet-enabled devic- calling, and we have been en- es, illustrates how a so-called mesh network could enable various Tjoying rather pleasant tem- Agadgets and appliances to communicate easily with one another. peratures as of late – yep, it’s sum- Credit When Google goes after the home, it goes big. And maybe it goes af- mertime! However, when the heat ter control, too. is just too much or the rain forces On Tuesday, Nest, a Google-owned company that makes Internet-connect- us indoors, board games are always ed thermostats and smoke alarms, was one of six companies that announced there keep us company. And while a consortium to promote the easy online connection of other devices. we all have our go-to favorites and How many devices per home? “Two hundred and fifty products per home classics from which we’ll never network,” said Chris Boross, the president of the consortium, known as part, I have two fantastic games to the Thread Group, and also the head of technical marketing at Nest. “That share with you – one is a blitz and should provide ample room for growth in the future.” the other fulfills the dream of being Considering that now just a handful of home devices, like televisions and a mega monster wreaking mayhem video cameras, connect to the Internet, the ceiling of 250 devices certainly in a major metropolitan area. seems ample. But the big number of items is not as interesting as how the Dutch Blitz is “A Vonderful Goot group seems to be thinking about how the so-called Internet of Things will Game!” Perhaps you’ve heard of function. this particularly frantic card game “Devices will talk to each other in subtle ways,” Mr. Boross said. “If a ther- since it was designed in our home mostat thinks no one is home, it might be nice to turn out the lights. If a lock state of Pennsylvania in Bucks where the Spoons and War analo- Invented by right here in opens, maybe the lights will come on.” County. So the tale of inception gy comes in. The game is fast and Pennsylvania, Dutch Blitz is a Sounds futuristic. It also sounds like one of the oldest realities in the net- goes, German immigrant and op- frantic, and often times you’ll end must-play card game. working business: To control the profit margins, control the management tometrist, Werner Ernst George up slapping hands racing to place layer, the thing that tells other things what to do. Muller, designed the game as a your card. What Thread proposes is a so-called mesh network, in which devices are means to help his children easily Although the game’s designed for yours when you are playing Risk/ easily brought online, and communicate with each other as much as they learn about colors and numbers – players of all ages, when I play it, Scrabble/Sorry/whatever and takes do with the home Wi-Fi router that sends signals about personal and device and it’s an incredible all-ages game it becomes a heated contest full of thirty minutes to make the sim- behavior to and from the Internet. you ought to give a try. cursing and laughter as we all race plest move. I, for one, hate those This makes Thread different from recently announced efforts by an In- to clear out the “Blitz Pile.” This is people, and King of Tokyo solves tel-led group, and another one featuring technology from Qualcomm, for a a perfect game to play since rounds that problem by being a dice game standard between routers and devices. Thread is more likely a way to con- I have two fantastic are quick and anyone older than where you only have so many rolls nect everything, then have all those household products reach the Internet games to share with you eight years of age can understand before the chaotic nature of luck via the Intel or Qualcomm communications standard or some other stan- – one is a blitz and the the concept. I was introduced to and chance decides what you can dard. other fulfills the dream this game on a train ride, and I have or cannot do. All the while you can Another difference is that both the Qualcomm and Intel groups propose of being a mega monster been hooked ever since. pretend to be a Gigazaur fighting to open-source their communications standards. To date, Thread’s standard The other game I wanted to talk against a Mega Krakken! is proprietary. Mr. Boross said member companies might choose to open- wreaking mayhem in a about has been my go-to party Designed for two to six players, source their technology later on. major metropolitan area game when friends are over. Weeks you roll dice and attack each oth- The promise of Thread is that household devices can easily and securely ago I wrote about my love for all er, heal your wounds, or charge be configured for home use, and people can enjoy this kind of home intel- things Godzilla. King of Tokyo is a up and collect energy cubes to un- ligence that comes of certain devices (like Nest thermostats, which are de- The Dutch Blitz allows for two to board game that allows my fantasy leash special attacks or mutate into signed to learn about their owner’s habits) assisting other objects that have four players, and the easiest way of being a massive mega monster a stronger monster. All the while less machine intelligence. In a network of equals, these would effectively to describe it is that it takes key as- like Godzilla, or even a hulking kai- you fight to be king of the hill – err, become key control points. pects of other popular card games, ju from Pacific Rim, come to life. I mean King of Tokyo! Other members of the Thread Group include ARM, Freescale Semiconduc- like spoons, war, and solitaire. In King of Tokyo was designed by cre- While it may seem silly, this game tor and Silicon Labs, all makers of lower-power semiconductors that tend wonderfully Pennsylvania Dutch ator Richard Garfield, who just so has depth and multiple ways to not to have a lot of processing power. That makes them more power-efficient style, the game has four player happened to make a well-known win which makes each play ses- and less complex than, say, chips from Intel or Qualcomm, and more depen- decks of cards that are distinguish- table-top game called Magic: The sion exciting. King of Tokyo is also dent on Nest-type products to connect to the cloud, where in this version of able by the icons of water pump, Gathering. Unlike Magic, this game a great game because while it does the connected home most of the computation is likely to take place. plow, pail, and a carriage. Each doesn’t require countless booster have that strategic depth and a Besides Nest, consumer product companies in the group are Big Ass Fans, player deck is constituted of ten packs of cards. King of Tokyo is a wonderful theme, the dice rolling Yale Security and the appliance arm of Samsung. Other large makers of red, blue, green, and yellow cards dice-rolling game with some inter- helps keep it lighthearted and fun. home products, like Westinghouse, Philips, Honeywell or General Electric, each having cards going from 1 to esting strategic elements that give Also who hasn’t dreamt of being were not included. “We can’t discuss all our communications,” Mr. Boross 10. you just enough to contemplate a Godzilla-like monster trudging said, adding that “there are lots of reasons” why a company might not join. The setup is similar to solitaire in as you wait for your turn to come about a city knocking down all Among technology companies, representatives of both Intel and Qual- that you have piles that you need to around. With easy to understand challengers! comm said there was little contact, if any, with the Thread Group before the clear, and you do that by creating rules and a natural way to force announcement. Apple was not invited to join, said Sujata Neidig, a business new piles that go in order of least to quick play, this game is great for John Linvday can be contacted at development manager at Freescale and a member of the Thread board. Ap- greatest by color in the center. You ages 8 and up. [email protected], and ple has a framework for home device communications known as HomeKit. draw cards similar in style to soli- For me, King of Tokyo is the best you can follow him on Twitter @ “Time to market was a priority,” she said. “Things they are doing around taire, three at a time as you fish for game to play with players who FightStrife. To follow HomeKit could be complementary; we don’t know.” a card to play. Where it gets crazy is tend to take forever on their turns. this story or comment, Applications to join the Thread Group will be available later this year, the those piles in the middle are play- You know who I am talking about scan the QR code or visit group said. 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24 | Erie Reader | ErieReader.com July 23, 2014 STYLE

Street Fashionista Summer Festival Fashion

By: Lili Morton

s summer begins to wane, we can be grateful that Athe season’s music festi- vals continue to jam on. Yes, live music is the draw, but fashion is an accompaniment all its own. Over the years, festivals have de- veloped their own style, so much so that retailers have gotten in ADVERTISE WITH U S on the act. Many of the crochet, bandeaus, lace shorts, free-flow- ing floral frocks, and tanks on the racks likely got some of their in- spiration from summer festivals. But what exactly is festival fash- ion? And how can you make it work for you? Festival fashion is all about cre- ating a funky, boho look that you could rarely get away with on a typical day. A good place to start Email [email protected] is to seek inspiration from serial festivalgoers like Kate Bosworth for more information. or Vanessa Hudgens (Google them for images galore). Then, consider what I tell my clients and tailor to fit you. Festival fashion is all about creating a Pick one trend: Too often I see festival-go- boots. funky, boho look that you could rarely ers trying to work every trend into one look Face the facts: Unless you want to en- get away with on a typical day. – which is a huge faux pas. Unless you’re a dure frequent touch-ups at the first break super successful stylist, pick one trend and of sweat, keep your makeup to a minimum. work with it. Great examples would be: A You want to look fresh and easygoing, so Denim: Head-to-toe denim or a simple tribal-print dress with a cross-body fringe wear a tinted moisturizer instead of a liquid pair of denim cut-offs scream All-American bag; printed maxi skirt with a solid-color foundation. Go ahead and play around with festival icon. crop top, and flower crown; distressed, cut- your eye makeup – just be sure to wear no- Rompers: Easy, effortless style. Top with a off denim short with a graphic tee/tank, smudge eyeliner and waterproof mascara. flower crown and you’re all set. cool hat (fedora), and cross-body bag. Oil absorbing blotting paper is also a great Now that you have some ideas, here are sug- (and cheap) item to keep nearby (a pack of gestions for where to build your look. Free Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing sheets are less People and Nasty Gal are two of my favorite re- What exactly is than $5 at Target). tailers for summer festival fashion. Free People No Bra, No Prob: I don’t suggest los- offers a more boho, hippie style while Nasty festival fashion? And ing the support, but, if possible, opt for a Gal is more rock and cutting-edge. Both have bralette (which could take the form of a online shops. how can you make it training bra or cropped cami) or bandeau UK company ASOS also has some great op- work for you? with straps. After hours in the sun, a normal tions. I recently styled my client, Miki, in a bra will become sticky and uncomfortable. daisy print, crochet top for her trip to the Gov- A bralette will keep you comfy and fits into ernor’s Ball. ASOS has been my go-to for years. Bathing suits are not clothes – just as festival fashion perfectly. Pair with crochet While Coachella, Governor’s Ball, and Bonn- leggings are not pants. Yes, it’s hot, but top or an over-sized tank and cut-off shorts aroo have come and gone, there is still time strutting around a field in a bikini in the or a maxi skirt. If you have a comfortable, (if tickets are available) to catch Lollapalooza midst of tons of people is not an option. cotton-type bra, this is the one time in your in Chicago, Hopscotch in Raleigh, Austin City On the contrary, wearing shorts over a life you won’t be judged for showing your Limits, and Electric Zoo in NYC, and around one-piece suit totally works. (Disclaimer: If colored bra straps. Flaunt those straps with these parts, you can still sport your festival best you’re attending one of the many pool par- pride. at our local outdoor scenes at the Gathering at ties at a festival, the bathing suit rule does Braids for Days: Braids are the season’s Chaffee’s, 8 Great Tuesdays, Erie Art Museum’s not apply). sensation. Milkmaid, waterfall, messy side- Blues and Jazz Fest, and Penn Shore Winery’s Be practical: Most of us won’t be attend- braid bun, classic French, and – my person- Concert Series – just to name a few. ing those celebrity-studded, festival pool al favorite – the fishtail. Keep cool and look parties, so our garb needs to be a bit more cool by sporting one of these styles this Lili Morton can be contacted at LMorton@ functional. Heels or even wedges are not summer. ErieReader.com, and you can follow the best footwear when it comes to parad- Headgear: Flower crowns, wide-brimmed her on Twitter @SatinAndScotch. ing around a field all day. Opt for trendy, hats, fedoras, baseball cap, single-flower To follow this story or comment, gladiator flats, espadrilles, cool sneakers hair piece, embellished headbands – take scan the QR code or visit http:// (huge trend this season), booties or cowboy your pick! erirdr.com/24t42.

July 23, 2014 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 25 SPORTS

could’ve happened for everyone – for James, ER Sports the Cavs, the fans, and the city of Cleveland itself. The inappropriate statue of Jim Thome, The Return of the King, and an Now I know hindsight – especially in athlet- impending meeting with the General Mclane School Board. ics – is a wonderful, wonderful thing, but let me give my reasoning. By: James R. LeCorchick First of all, if James had played the past four seasons in Cleveland, the Cavaliers would ANY, MANY PEOPLE will think I am of water before we left not have won a championship, and the being totally shallow on this subject Erie and this was the first blame would fall solely on the his broad Mand some Cleveland Indians fans chance she had to relieve shoulders. The Cavs just weren’t good might think this borders on sacrilegious, but herself. enough to win an NBA title no matter it is a something I am passionate about, and As far as I’m concerned what the Akron native did on the court. I am not about to switch my feelings. Not for this well-paid athlete – and He would’ve basically worn out his wel- anyone. he did earn his money – come, the fans acting as most fans do – Most everybody understands how I feel about urinated on Cleveland, and they would’ve showered him with boos this disgusting Derek Jeter “Farewell Tour,” I would be proud to have and heaven knows what else. Now, they and how sick it made me when my team – the my dog reciprocate. will appreciate his presence and applaud Cleveland Indians – honored him at a recent The statue is going to his efforts. game at Progressive Field. As far as I’m con- depict Thome at the plate, It will be a place to be when the Cavs cerned, teams should fete their own. So this pointing his bat forward. I play at home. next statement may surprise a lot of Cleveland hope it’s pointing towards Secondly, James now has a pair of cham- fans, but it needs to be said. pionship rings to wear, so there will be On Aug. 2, the Indians front office is going to absolutely no pressure on him, the fans unveil a statue – a STATUE, I say – of former In- now unable to scream, “He can’t win the dian great Jim Thome. Let me shout from the big one.” He has won the BIG ONE. As a rooftops, “I would go see Derek Jeter honored matter of fact, he has now won two BIG in Cleveland before I would think of viewing ONES. this ceremony.” I don’t care who you are, it’s a lot easier Greed is helping destroy sports and Thome to perform when there is little or no pres- left Cleveland for one reason, and one reason sure. only: more money – which he found in Phil- It’s easy to over-analyze in sports, but I adelphia. I don’t deny the right to do this, feel these are two reasonable ideas as to and it’s easy for me to sit in Erie, Pa. and say why James and the Cavaliers could be ul- someone should take less money for doing a tra-successful very quickly. job. But the difference wasn’t extreme, and With all this being said, I am proud to the Indian slugger would’ve more than made Philadelphia. That would be per- Clockwise from left: Progressive Field (in announce that I now have an NBA team up for this with endorsements and a few other fect. Cleveland) will soon feature a Jim Thome to root for. Because of LeBron James, I things. You may think I’m a bitter, non-forgiving statue; LeBron James returns home (to am now a Cleveland Cavaliers fan. You To me, this was a greedy move and some- sports fan – and you would be entirely correct! Cleveland!); The Football Officials always can call me a bandwagon jumper, but it’s one who lets money rule the day should not Let’s honor the ones that wanted to stay in donated their time for the Save-an-Eye not about winning and losing. It’s about be honored – not with anything, let alone a Cleveland. football game. Included in this photo are showing some loyalty and concern for statue. He opted to take the money and run With all this being said, let’s move on to an- Chubbles DeFazio, John Bradford, Huck your hometown. Happy to exclaim, I re- – to Philadelphia. Let Philly do something to other subject, an opinion that may surprise spect that immensely. Lininger, Frank Ropelewski, Joe Sivak, honor him. Maybe they could name a cheese- some of you after my preceding outburst. And Happy to exclaim, “Thanks, LeBron!” steak sandwich after him. It could be adver- that being the case of the Prodigal Son LeBron Tom Fuhrman, Babe Harkins, and others. Go LeCavs! tised, “Buy your JT sub here. We make them in James. Did you ever think LBJ would be the face Cleveland, but you have to pay for it and eat it Let me give you some background so you of what’s right in Cleveland and Thome here in Philadelphia.” know where I’m coming from, and why I’m this info is somewhat important, at least in my would be the face of greed? I must say Thome was one of my all-time fa- headed in the direction I chose. This will even- mind. You can make your own decision to the ONE FINAL NOTE that may interest local vorite Indians, but he turned his back on an tually lead to my opinion of King James. pertinence in a few minutes. sports fans. entire city – and all of its fans, like me – for I am very loyal to the teams I rooted for from The fact is, I have remained loyal to all these On Wednesday, Aug. 6, there will be a special money, and this is despicable. The slugger childhood, including St. Andrew (before it was teams except one – the Boston Celtics. But it General McLane School Board meeting. This made his decision, a decision that was gov- shut down) Cathedral Prep, Gannon College/ wasn’t as much I quit being a Celtics rooter, I get together will enable the public to com- erned by greed and the last thing that needs University, University of Notre Dame, Chicago just didn’t enjoy the NBA style of basketball ment on the boys’ basketball situation – the to be done is honor him with a statue near the Blackhawks, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland In- that the league evolved into approximately 20 well-documented boys’ basketball situation. great Bob Feller, a player who played his en- dians, and the Boston Celtics. years ago, a style that appeared to be more roll- The meeting will be held in the James W. tire career in Cleveland. And I was a true fan of all these teams. True, er derby played in sneakers, and not the game Parker Middle School North cafeteria. Attend- It would be different if Thome was traded and as in obnoxious. I fell in love with. ees are asked to enter through the gym lobby. had no say in the matter, but the final decision I was a fan of the Cleveland teams, but I be- And that brings me to a destination I was Public comments will be allowed at this ses- was his. And his alone. came a Celtics fan in the NBA for two reasons. striving to get to – my point being: When LeB- sion. I can honestly say: I have no idea why the First, I saw Bill Russell play on television ron James made his decision to leave Cleve- I do hope people keep it civil, but it should be powers-to-be opted to honor him in this way. (very few college basketball games were on the land, I didn’t have a rooting interest in it. extremely interesting. What about Albert Belle, Kenny Lofton, tube back then) when he was at the University I will admit I was critical of the way he han- I’m planning on attending, and I definitely Omar Vizquel, Early Wynn, Bob Lemon, Al of San Francisco, and I was mesmerized by his dled it, but I wasn’t emotional over The Deci- WILL NOT be speaking. Rosen, Herb Score, or, my favorite Indian of grace and athletic ability. So, when he became sion at all. James always impressed me on and all-time, the great Rocky Colavito? a Celtic, I became a Celtic – fan. And number off the court, and I did admire him, especially James R. LeCorchick can be contacted at I would love to see a huge “Don’t knock the two, there was no NBA team in Cleveland at compared to a lot of today’s athletes. [email protected], and Rock” granite rock outside the old ball yard. the time, so I was already a Boston follower So, looking back as a semi-interested by- you can follow him on Twitter @ There is one reason, and one reason only, I when the Cavs were formed. stander, I can honestly now say the four-years JRLSports. To follow this story would stop at the Thome statue, and that’s if Please bear with me through somewhat triv- hiatus the Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary grad or comment, scan the QR code or my dog Gypsy had slurped down three bowls ial history lesson, as there is actually a reason took from the Ohio city is the best thing that visit http://erirdr.com/kc1hd.

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