Friday, October 27, 2017

This & That ~ November 2017

Online version updated during month
CALENDAR
Nov 2 - Community Fall Festival and Meeting John F Kennedy Center, 2021 E 20th, Erie 5-8pm Hosted by Eastside Grassroots Coalition and Urban Erie Community Development Corp.  "After the Fall Fest, we will be holding our monthly community meeting. This month we are hosting Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper, Erie mayoral candidate Joe Schember, and a couple city council candidates!"
Nov 2 - Voiced for Independence Open House 11am - 7pm 1532 Wilkins Rd, Erie. Voices for Independence is an advocacy organization for disabled person.
Nov 5 - "A Celebration of the Life and Music of Harry T. Burleigh" Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul, 133 W 6th.
 Nov 7-30 - NY State Museum "Votes for Women" Exhibit  SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia NY. "The event will commemorate the centennial anniversary of women's suffrage in New York and the role of local Chautauqua County women in the suffrage movement.The event will commemorate the centennial anniversary of women's suffrage in New York and the role of local Chautauqua County women in the suffrage movement." Free and open to public.
Nov 8 - "Wind River" (2017) Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown NY 7pm Review and interview from Indian Country Today 
Nov 8 - "The Long Walk Home" (1990) Unitarian Universalist Church of Meadville, Meadville PA 7:00pm. Open to public.   Historical drama based on a screenplay about the Montgomery bus boycott, Whoopi Goldberg, Sissy Spacek. 
Nov 9 - Lynsey Addario Penn State Behrend, Erie PA.  American photojournalist. Her work often focuses on conflicts and human rights issues, especially the role of women in traditional societies. " All presentations start at 7:30 p.m. and are FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities at 814-898-6171.
Nov 9 – “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Powerl” (2017) 7pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, 7180 Perry Hwy, Erie PA.  Documentary about former U.S. Vice President Al Gore’s continuing mission to battle climate change. The film, a sequel to “An Inconvenient Truth” (2006), addresses the progress made to tackle the problem and Gore’s global efforts to persuade government leaders to invest in renewable energy, culminating in the landmark signing of 2016’s Paris Agreement. Free admission. Co-sponsors include the Environmental Book Club, UUCE ACT team/ Social Responsibility Com., the Lake Erie Group of the PA Sierra Club Chapter, and Lake Erie Region Conservancy.
Nov 9 – Erie Green Jobs Forum Manufacturer and Business Association, Erie PA  Sponsored by Green Building Alliance (GBA) and Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) 
Nov 11 - Sing-In  McBride Viaduct 11am-noon. 1201 East Ave, Erie PA Hosted by Erie CPR: Connect+Respect
Nov 12 - 4th Annual Friendsgiving Whole Foods Co-op Erie PA Vegan potluck sponsored by Erie Vegan Meetup Group
Nov 14 - Crawford Area LGBT+ Thanksgiving Dinner Unitarian Universalist Church of Meadville, 346 Chestnut, Meadville PA. Info: Randy Herbert-Weed, at crawfordarealgbt@gmail.com FB at Crawford Area LGBT+
Nov 14 - Erie Green Drinks! Brewerie at Union Station, Erie PA. 6:30pm Upcoming Dec 12
Nov 15 - Cody Blackbird Venango Clarion, Oil City PA   Winner of the Flutist of the Year award at the 13th Native American Music Awards. His Hear My Cry, was nominated for both Single of the Year and Best Debut/Group/Duo, winning the former. Video Link
Nov 15 - Resilient Erie Stewardship Summit Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie PA from 8 AM- 4:30 PM “(See Draft Agenda). It will highlight individual and community-based projects, designed to mitigate or adapt to regional climate and weather impacts."   No fee to attend but registration is required.
Nov 16 - BFP Silent Peace Walk: Erie High School Erie High School, 3325 Cherry Street, Erie 
Nov 16 - Council Study Session: We need  community benefits City Council Chamber Erie PA 5:30pm
Nov 16 - "Erie Now: Chasing the Dream" WQLN TV (PBS Erie) 8pm "Host Marcus Atkinson holds a round table discussion with community members and local organizational representatives to discuss Erie's progress since the 1992 Children's Defense Fund Report, which named Erie the number one worst city in the U.S. for children living in poverty."
Nov 16 Randy Rainbow - presented by Planned Parenthood of Western PA  JCC Katz Theatre, 5738 Darllington Rd., Pittsburgh PA
Nov 19 - Transgender Day of Remembrance Erie County Courthouse, 140 W 6th, Erie PA.1PM Local observation of international observance of those lost to transphobic violence. Hosted by TransFamily of NWPA     Transgender Day of Remembrance 
Nov 19 - Requiem for Lost Species Jamestown Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Jamestown NY 10:30am
Nov 21 - No Thanks for Corporate Tax Giveaway Perry Square Erie PA noon-1am 
Nov 21 - LERC Fiesta Fundraiser Mad Mex 654 Millcreek Mall, Erie PA Fundraiser for Lake Erie Region Conservancy.
Nov 25 - Made in Erie Marketplace Church of the Nativity Front and German Streets, Erie PA. #madeinErie
Nov 25 - Garrison Keillor with Robin and Linda Williams Babeville, Buffalo NY.  
Nov 26 - "NEXT with Marcus Atkinson" 4pm WQLN FM 91.3
Nov 29 - "Battle of the Sexes" (2017) Reg Lenna Civic Center, Jamestown NY.
ALSO
LAKE OF BETRAYAL
Lake of Betrayal tells the story of loss, displacement, hope and survival as the film explores the effects on the Seneca Nation resulting from the construction of Kinzua Dam. Kinzua is said to be a powerful symbol for the Seneca and all Native Americans.  Website
  • WQLN (PBS – Erie ) will air in December. There will also  be a community Q&A in Edinboro before it is broadcast. Date TBA 
  • WNED (PBS – Buffalo) Broadcast Nov 6 at 9pm  and Nov 11 at 3am
  • WQED  (PBS – Pittsburgh) Broadcasts Oct 29 7pm
ERIE COUNTY ELECTION STUFF
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This & That is published monthly providing info of interest to members of the Erie area progressive community. Focus is local/regional. Not affiliated with any organization All calendar events are nonviolent. You can subscribe to blog by entering email address into subscription field on the home page. Event submissions should have “T&T” or TNT in subject line, send to moonkat2014@gmail.com
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