Wednesday, July 29, 2015

This & That ~ Jul 29, 2015

Jul 30 - PAUL RODRIGUEZ AT JRS COMEDY CLUB an Multicultural Community Resource Center's 40th Anniversary Event! 14TH & State
Jul 30 -TAKE BACK THE SITE VIGIL FOR JUSTIN WILEY W19th & Chestnut Prayer vigil at July  2 murder of Justin Wiley.
Aug 1-2 - 23RD ANNUAL ART MUSEUM BLUES & JAZZ FEST "The Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival is the largest blues and jazz event in the region. The two-day festival presents national and regional musicians in a beautiful, outdoor, family-friendly setting at Frontier Park. The event is FREE and held rain or shine! For Festival line-up, directions and helpful tips visit www.erieartmuseum.org or check back to our events page on Facebook!"
Aug 7 - VIGIL: JUSTICE FOR IMMIGRANTS 2nd & State 5:15pm, The vigil prays for immigration reform, asking that a law be passed that has three main provisions: —a clear path to citizenship —assurance of family unity—stop deportations—protection for the rights of immigrant workers. Hosted by Benedictines for Peace. 
Aug 15 - LADYFEST AT BASEMENT TRANSMISSIONS 145 W 11th Erie PA. "This event will feature lady-fronted live music as well as feminist inspired crafters, workshops, art and an edition of Erie's own Battlefield diy zine." 
Aug 22 - INTERNATIONAL UNITY FESTIVAL 10am to 6pm Rodger Young Park, Downing Ave & Buffalo Rd., Erie PA. "Please join us for a day-long cultural festival including food, cultural dances, music, a fashion show and more. All are welcome to bring a cultural food dish to share." Sponsored by Urban Erie Development Corp
Aug 26-28 - 'TOWN SHRINK" "Columbia University professor of psychiatry, Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove, will visit Erie in August to discuss how urban design decisions can increase or reduce violence, and harm or help community and minority health. Her keynote talk will be Thursday evening, August 27 at at time and location to be announced. She will also be meeting with small groups Aug. 26-28. Marcus Atkinson will interview Fullilove for the NEXT with Marcus Atkinson show on WQLN." Check Facebook event page for updates. 
Aug 28-29 - BURNING RIVER FEST "Since 2001, folks from all over the Great Lakes region have come together to remember the 1969 burning of the Cuyahoga River and celebrate the renewed sense of eco-consciousness the infamous fire sparked. In 2015, Burning River Fest invites guests to discover and celebrate Cleveland’s historic Coast Guard Station with live music, fresh food from local farms and eateries, chef demos, and plenty of GLBC beer, including Burning River Pale Ale, Oktoberfest, and a special, yet to be determined beer perfect for summer and the Burning River Fest. Festival goers will be able to dance, eat, drink and socialize while celebrating one of Cleveland’s most unique monuments". 
Aug 29 - ERIE PRIDE FEST  & PARADE 
Aug 29-30 - ELMWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY.
Aug 30 "NORTH BY NORTHWEST: THE NORTHWEST PA PROGRESSIVE SUMMIT"   Avalon Hotel, 16 W 10th St, Erie PA.  '"This event will be an opportunity for leaders, activists and community members to learn, speak and share ways to make real improvements in our community". Where: Avalon Hotel, 16 W 10th St, Erie PA  What: A full day of sessions, a box lunch will be provided.  Cost: $20 (Discounts and scholarships are available in a limited capacity.)  Call:814-636-0565 Email: info@keystoneprogress.org Hosted by Keystone Progress
Sep 4-19 ANGELS IN AMERICA, PART TWO: PERESTROIKA by Tony Kushner. Dramashop, Erie PA. 
Sept 7 NWPA ALF LABOR DAY PARADE Line up: floats/ vehicles 8:00 AM, units/marchers 9:00 AM Step off 10:00 am.For more information call 814-360-833 6or email: nwpaalf@aol.com
Sep 24 HUNGER Edinboro Film Series "Irish republican Bobby Sands leads the inmates of a Northern Irish prison in a hunger strike."  Director: Steve McQueen  Starring: Michael Fassbender
Sep 18-20 MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR Seven Springs PA. Workshops speakers, demos, etc. 
Oct 1 - ARLO GUTHRIE: ALICE'S RESTAURANT Warner Theater, Erie PA " It was fifty years ago, 1965, when Arlo Guthrie took out the trash following a Thanksgiving dinner that couldn't be beat. This hilarious account of actual events that precluded Arlo from military service (1966), became a platinum selling record (1967) and full length motion picture (1969), has become as traditional a part of Thanksgiving as cranberry sauce. Folk icon Arlo Guthrie brings to the stage, for the first time in a decade, The Alice's Restaurant Massacree in its entirety. "
Oct 8 - THE STANFORD PRISON EXPERIMENT (2015)  Edinboro Film Series "Twenty-four male students out of seventy-five were selected to take on randomly assigned roles of prisoners and guards in a mock prison situated in the basement of the Stanford psychology building. Rated R. Stars: Olivia Thirlby, Ezra Miller, Billy Crudup & more." "A screenplay that brings to life a true story that is as powerful and unfortunately relevant even almost moreso today than it was 44 years ago."
Oct 19 -MEDEA BENJAMIN IN ERIE Medea Benjamin will now speak at Mount Saint Benedict Monastery on Monday, October 19, 2015, at 7pm. Marlene Bertke is looking for recommendations of faculty at area schools who would be interested in sharing this event with their students. To send your suggestions and recommendations email her at benedectine@igc.org or 814-460-4831
 
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