Wednesday, February 1, 2017

This & That ~ February 2017

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CALENDAR
Jan 29-Feb 26 - SUNY Fredonia Black History Month events.  SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia NY. Public is invited to attend.
Feb 1 - "February One"  As part of Edinboro University's celebration of Black History Month, the film "February One" will be shown Feb. 1-3 at 5 p.m. in Scot Cinema, Edinboro University, Edinboro PA. Public invited. .
Feb 2 - Afaa Michael Weaver Allegheny College, Tillotson Rm of Tippe Center, Meadville PA “The Poet in the Factory/A Mind-Body Connection”
Feb 2 Take Back the Site Vigil: Darrin Germany Jr 5:15 pm on Thursday Feb 2 at Prospect/June streets, Erie PA
Feb 3 - Lift the Muslim Ban Vigil 12:15 Federal Building, Erie PA. This is a special Justice for Immigrants vigil.  Hosted by Benedictines for Peace."Please join us for a 30-minute public vigil to pray that all refugees and immigrants may be welcomed." Info:  Anne McCarthy OSB bfp@mtstbenedict.org
Feb 9 - Erie Green Drinks 6:30p.m. Brewerie at Union Station, Erie PA.  "A gathering of like-minded folk, interested in all things 'green.' Environmentalists, conservationists, activists, pacifists, tech-savvy folk into green technologies, renewable energy, and energy efficiency, are all welcome to join us for beverages and informal discussion."
Feb 11 & 14 - "Fences" (2016) 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY.
Feb 15 – “Moonlight” (2016) FILM at the Erie Art Museum, Erie PA. Film starts at 7pm. At 6pm, the 2nd annual Erie's Voices program will showcase this year’s student documentary project followed by Q&A. 
Feb 16, 18 & 22 - "Newsies" (2016) at Tinseltown Erie. Inspired by the 1899 newsboy strike.
Feb 16 - Dr. Rosanna Reyes (IDEAS Lecture Series) Allegheny College, Meadville PA. Dr. Reyes will speak about creating more access to higher education for first generation students.
Feb 17-19 - Keystone Progress Summit Hilton Harrisburg Harrisburg PA "Training and inspiration for the resistance"
February 17 - Environment Erie Murder Mystery Event. Women's Club of Erie, 259 E. 6th, Erie PA. Open bar, gift auction, heavy hors d'oeuvres. All proceeds to Environment Erie.
Feb 18 – American Spiritual Ensemble Mercyhurst University, Erie PA. "Composed of some of the finest classically trained singers in the United States, the group strives to keep the tradition of the American Negro spiritual alive."
Feb 18 & 21 - "Hidden Figures" (2016) 1891 Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY.
Feb 19 - "Allegiance"  Tinseltown Erie PA "Allegiance returns to cinemas nationwide for an encore on Sunday, February 19 at 12:55 p.m. local time. This date is the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, known as the Day of Remembrance, which marked the beginning of the forced relocation and internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans during WWII.
Feb 21 - Town Hall - Without or Without Rep. Mike Kelly. 8 PM Hirt Auditorium, Blasco Memorial Library, Erie PA. Organized by Keystone Progress.  
Feb 24 "Our Woods & Water Film Series" Whole Foods Co-op Community Center at 1341 West 26th St., Erie PA. Selected short films on woods & water conservation, including School's Out: Lessons from a Forest Kindergarten and The Last Dragons. Info: 814-694-5830 or amsocci@foundationforsustainableforests.org.
Feb 24 - Black History Trivia and Soul Food Buffet Night 6-9pm JFK Center 2021 E 20th $20 students $30 adults proceeds to JFK Kids Café Scholarship Fund
Mar 8 - Prendergast EcoRead Jamestown NY. 'County-wide Eco-Read with SUNY Geology and Environmental Science department Chair, Dr. Sherri "Sam" Mason' greenupjamestown.com
Mar 10 - "Newsies"   1891 Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY.
Mar 25 - "National Bird" (2016) with Panel "harrowing journey of three U.S. military veteran whistleblowers determined to break the silence surrounding America’s secret drone war. " FILM at the Erie Art Museum
March 31 "Our Woods and Water Film Series" "We'll gather in Scot Cinema in the Frank G. Pogue Student Center at 405 Scotland Road on the campus of Edinboro University for a collection of short films including Chasing Water, A Forest Year, and others.  This event is co-presented by SEED (Students at Edinboro for Environmental Defense).Info:814-694-5830 or amsocci@foundationforsustainableforests.org.
April 26, 2017 Screening of "Invisible Hand" with filmmakers Joshua Pribanic and Melissa Troutman, 7:00 pm, Erie Art Museum, 10 East 5th St., Erie PA. Meet and Greet at 6:00 pm. Tickets $10 Trailer
April 27, 2017 Screening of "Invisible Hand" with filmmakers Joshua Pribanic and Melissa Troutman, 8:30 pm, Edinboro University Details TBA.

ARTS
  • thru Apr 9 "Focus on Nature XIV" exhibition Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History, Jamestown NY.
  • thru June 11 "Earth Stories" Erie Art Museum, 20 E. 5th, Erie PA. Bacon Gallery. "showcases work from 24 contemporary international fiber artists, each inspired by issues of environmental concern." Showcase review
  • Jan 24 - Feb 21 - Allegheny Galleries present "Persuasion" Allegheny College, Meadville PA.  "The art galleries of Allegheny College will exhibit “Persuasion,” a survey of government-sponsored efforts at persuasion in the 20th century through the use of graphic art."
  • Jan 27-Feb 4 - "The Foreigner" Northwest PA Collegiate Academy, 2825 State, Erie. Student production, comedy. Info 874-6300
  • Jan 27-Feb 11 - "King Charles III" Dramashop 2014 play by Michael Bartlett.
  • Feb 23-26 -  "Man of No Importance" Taylor Little Theatre, Mercyhurst University, Erie PA. "Alfie Byrne is a bus driver in 1964 Dublin, whose heart holds secrets he can't share with anyone but his imagined confidante, Oscar Wilde. When he attempts to put on an amateur production of Wilde's Salome in the local church hall, he confronts the forces of bigotry and shame over a love “that dare not speak its name.” But the redemptive power of theater changes his life and brings his friends back to his side."
ALSO
March for Science  "It is time for scientists, science enthusiasts, and concerned citizens to come together to make ourselves heard! This is a public page for discussion about a march on Washington by scientists and science enthusiasts" Date and details still being worked out. FB page started Jan 25, already has over 300,000 likes. UPDATE scheduled for April 22nd.
PACA needs help getting commercial renters for first floor units.Largest unit is up to 5,700 square feet but, can subdivide. The two other first floor units are each up to half that size. Have them private message Mark Tanenbaum on Facebook or text  (814) 434-0687.

RESISTANCE
A couple local entities resisting the Trump agenda.
SPIRIT
Looking to put together a list of congregations and spirituality groups that support peace, inclusion and social justice. Contact moonkat2014@gmail.com if you would like to include a congregation or group; please include something about it. .
  •  Erie Friends Worship Group (Quaker) silent meeting on Sundays from 10:30-11:30AM at the Whole Foods Coop Community Room at 1341 West 26th Street, Erie, PA
  • Lent Vigils with Erie Benedictines "Lent Vigils begin Saturday, March 4 (Ash Wednesday is March 1). Mark your calendars to join us for prayer and reflection at 7:00 p.m. in the monastery chapel each Saturday of Lent."
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 Photos: Erie Women's March, January 21 2017. 
Crowd size estimated at 2,500. Photo gallery at Keystone Progress Erie. 





 Photos by Deb Spilko & Mike Mahler 
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