Friday, September 30, 2016

This & That ~ October 2016

It is recommended that you check original links to confirm accuracy of dates, etc. listed here.

CALENDAR
thru Oct.9 - "Ragtime"   Erie Playhouse, 13 W 10th, Erie PA
Sep 29 - Richard Rodriguez: ‘Professing Faith in a Post-9/11 World’
7:00pm Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center, Mercyhurst University, Erie PA)"Richard Rodriguez, an elegant writer and master of the personal essay. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call 814-824-3105.
Oct 2 - Magpie, Charlie King, and George Mann Babeville, Buffalo NY.
Oct 7 - Vigil: Justice  for Immigrants 12:15pm Federal Courthouse, Erie PA. First Friday of the month. Hosted by Benedictines for Peace
Oct 7-8 - "Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown " (2015) Erie Movie House, Erie PA. Documentary about the colorful Democratic Youngstown congressman as well as the organized crime and devastated economy of his Mahoning Valley. Official website and trailer    Film Review Check the date; they have had to change it twice. Note we are told the filmmaker may be on hand.
Oct 11 - PA: Last day to register to vote 
Oct 12 - PA Senate 49th District Debate Sen Sean Wiley v Dan McLaughlin 7pm Blasco Memorial Library Erie PA
Oct 14 - Ten Thousand Villages International Gifts Festival 
Beaver Dam Mennonite Church 17721 Route 89 Corry PA Friday 10am-8pm
Oct 14-15 - CineFestAsia  Erie Art Museum, Erie PA. Hosted by Erie Asian Pacific American Association
Oct 14-23 - "Arthur's Halloween" Erie Playhouse, Erie PA. Oct 14-23
Oct 15 - Congressional 5th District Debate
Oct 15 - Political T-Shirt Pop-Up opens Dykeman Young Gallery, 100 E. 2nd,  Jamestown NY
Oct 18 Environment Erie Social Hour BrewErie Erie PA
Oct 19 - Peterson Toscano at Allegheny Allegheny College, Meadville PA. "Through his one-person comedies and lively lectures, Peterson Toscano has delighted audiences throughout North America, Europe, and Africa as he takes on social justice concerns. His plays and talks humorously explore the serious topics of LGBTQ issues, sexism, racism, violence, gender, and climate change."
Oct 20 - Pawlitics Happy Hour
Calamari's Squid Row, Erie PA 6PM / "Hear from special guests Senator Sean D. Wiley, Humane PA Co-Founder, Senator Roy Afflerbach, Ret. and Kristen Tullo! Tickets $10 in advance $15 at the door." Hosted by Humane PA PAC
Oct 23 - Wild &  Scenic Film Festival, Allegheny College, Meadville PA. 
Oct 24 - Enrichment Series" Father Piszker "Catholic Social Teaching: One of our best kept secrets 7pm at Mount St. Benedict Monastery, 6101 E Lake Rd, Erie PA Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Erie Benedictines.
Oct 29 - Viaduct Harvest Festival 12th & East Ave, Erie PA"Enjoy apples, treats, kid's activities and live poetry and spoken word on or near the East Ave. Bridge / McBride Viaduct - Erie's key pedestrian and bike artery providing safe passage for children walking to Wayne Middle and East High schools. Free and open to the public." 5-8pm.
Oct 30 - PA Interfaith Power & Light Annual Conference State College PA. "Our conference this year celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Principles of Environmental Justice, and the growing awareness of the intersection of racism, economic justice, and care for our common home in a time of rapid climate change." "Communities of faith responding to climate change."
Oct 30 - "Judgment at Nurmberg" Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown NY
Oct 30 - Diversity Sunday Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA) 11 AM.communityunitedchurchoferiepa.weebly.com/.
Nov 5 -Yuval Ron Ensemble public performance: “The Mystical Music of the Middle East”
Allegheny College, Meadville PA."The Yuval Ron Ensemble endeavors to alleviate national, racial, religious and cultural divides by uniting the music and dance of the people of the Middle East into a unique mystical, spiritual and inspiring musical celebration."
Nov 8 - General Election
Nov 9 - Bill Miller NOTE: THIS LISTING IS INCORRECT
Nov 17-20 - Cirque du Soleil: OVO Erie Insurance Arena, Erie.  This animal-free event will take place during the same time that Ringling Brothers misery train used to come through here! OVO is described as "a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life,"


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This & That is published now and then providing info of interest to members of the Erie area progressive community. Focus is local/regional.
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