Erie Reader

09/12/2025

Signs of Our Times: How to Defend and Demand Democracy
Read more from Liz Allen at the link:

https://www.eriereader.com/article/signs-of-our-times

09/12/2025

Film Erie has partnered with the local art space The 10/20 Collective to present a weekly cinematic social experience with screenings of thought-provoking, relevant films.

CONTINUING WEDNESDAY, SEPT.17

https://www.eriereader.com/article/downtown-movie-night-is-back-with-film-1020

09/12/2025

The Erie Latino Leadership Association is proud to present their annual Fiesta in the Square – a celebration of Hispanic heritage and culture that will turn Perry Square into a colorful and delicious musical fiesta that is welcoming to all.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13

https://www.eriereader.com/article/theres-a-party-going-on-in-perry-square

09/11/2025

The Lake Erie Lit Festival celebrates its second year in Frontier Park with a packed slate of literary events and workshops, local author signings, giveaways, and more – as organizers honor the written word in all of its forms.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13

Read more at the link: https://www.eriereader.com/article/reading-is-resistance

09/11/2025

Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins hit the Erie Playhouse’s LECOM stage in My Fair Lady, and everything from the cast to the costumes and the songs are set to inspire and impress their audiences.

https://www.eriereader.com/article/a-loverly-lady

09/11/2025

Los Angeles-based street artist and graphic designer Shepard Fairey created the now-iconic stenciled portrait of then-Presidential Candidate Barack Obama that helped inspire hope in many Americans. This month, the Jefferson Educational Society is bringing Barack Obama to Erie for the inaugural event of their 2025 Global Summit.

More by Ben Speggen at the link:

Barack Obama comes to Erie on Sept. 16th for a conversation at the Erie Insurance Arena

09/11/2025

From the Editors: September 2025
Listening ears

https://www.eriereader.com/article/from-the-editors-september-2025

09/11/2025

NEW ISSUE!!!! Back to School 2025!

On select newsstands and online throughout the month! 📰

Cover Art & Layout: Nick Warren

09/05/2025

Writer/director Danny Pakulski held a spirited premiere for his film House of Eden on August 9th and though the film is not yet complete, audience reaction was encouraging.

📸: ODDITY PRODUCTIONS

08/29/2025

Just Toyin' Witcha: August 2025

08/28/2025

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS to A Conversation with President Barack Obama on Tuesday, Sept. 16, the kickoff to the Jefferson Educational Society’s 2025 Global Summit! We’re giving away two tickets to the event to one of our subscribing donors. If you’re already a subscribing donor, you’re automatically entered! If you’d like to be, you have until Monday, Sept. 8 to donate at the link!

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