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The Erie Reader is Erie's only free weekly paper and features in-depth coverage of news, arts, and entertainment while exploring and discussing the issues that affect our city. From Erie theater to the center gallery at the Erie Art Museum to the best local music, we have you covered on what’s happening in Erie’s scene. Writing and reporting on local and national politics, with opinionated arts, c

ulture, music, dance, film, theater and sports reviews and entertainment listings, the Reader is your source on all that Erie has to offer.

Local poet, business owner of Cafe 7-10, and Erie Reader contributor Mabel Howard is hosting a Poetry Festival in conjun...
06/20/2026

Local poet, business owner of Cafe 7-10, and Erie Reader contributor Mabel Howard is hosting a Poetry Festival in conjunction with the Erie Art Museum's Gallery Night. The evening will include open mic poetry, literary vendors, and generally highlighting the therapeutic nature of writing and performing poetry.

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Contributors Larry Wheaton and Nick Warren attended the recent Evening With Wilco at the Chautauqua Amphitheater. Larry ...
06/19/2026

Contributors Larry Wheaton and Nick Warren attended the recent Evening With Wilco at the Chautauqua Amphitheater. Larry breaks down the progression of the show, which ranged from intimate to arena, while Nick captured photographs of the performance. Link in comments ⬇️

The album cover, featuring various views of the D'Addario brothers’ heads, was designed by Tchotchke bassist Eva Chamber...
06/19/2026

The album cover, featuring various views of the D'Addario brothers’ heads, was designed by Tchotchke bassist Eva Chambers who also provides backing vocals on various tracks.

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Expect some changes along with old favorites at this year’s CelebrateErie festival – including a flip on the location of...
06/19/2026

Expect some changes along with old favorites at this year’s CelebrateErie festival – including a flip on the location of the main stage to the area outside of the Warner Theatre, allowing better accommodations for visiting performers and easier access to downtown businesses. More by Sarah Morrison at the link in the comments below ⬇️

Have you ever worked in food service? If you have, you know it is often physically and mentally exhausting work. This mo...
06/17/2026

Have you ever worked in food service? If you have, you know it is often physically and mentally exhausting work. This month Edwina gave it a try, working a few shifts at Shirley’s Restaurant, which is now under the new ownership of former food truck owner Jennifer Bayhurst.

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Program Managers at the reinstated county-run ECRSSA presented data on the program during the meeting on June 3. Previou...
06/17/2026

Program Managers at the reinstated county-run ECRSSA presented data on the program during the meeting on June 3. Previous employees and stakeholders shared differing statements on the program's effectiveness.

Summary of the public presentation, public comments, and ordinances

Constituents discuss concerns over reinstating ECRSSA under the county's Adult Probation Department during the meeting o...
06/17/2026

Constituents discuss concerns over reinstating ECRSSA under the county's Adult Probation Department during the meeting on June 2.

Summary of ordinances and public comments

The Erie to Pittsburgh Trail Alliance, Impact Corry, and Friends of the Corry Junction Greenway Trail will host a Nation...
06/16/2026

The Erie to Pittsburgh Trail Alliance, Impact Corry, and Friends of the Corry Junction Greenway Trail will host a National Trails Day – a day of “celebrating trails, giving back, and finding community in the outdoors.” Follow the link below for more! 🚴🏾‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴

The children’s section at Erie County Public Library (Blasco) is undergoing major renovations, which will transform the ...
06/16/2026

The children’s section at Erie County Public Library (Blasco) is undergoing major renovations, which will transform the space to be more welcoming, user-friendly, and improved – including an outdoor area, a dedicated baby place space, and a tween section.

More by Dan Schank at the link below ⬇️

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