Cara Supp

In the summertime, with the outdoors calling, it can be harder to appreciate the value of a good roof over one’s head. But regardless of the weather — warm and inviting or cold and drab — all individuals have a right to decent and fair housing for themselves and their families. The federal Fair Housing Act was signed into law on April 11, 1968, by President Lyndon Johnson.

After McCafferty came over from Cleveland and rocked the stage during their first Erie performance, another up-and-coming band from the Mistake by the Lake, Heart Attack Man, will be making their Gem City debut at Basement Transmissions. Heart Attack Man was born from the ashes of another Cleveland favorite, Ages. As well-loved as that band was, the members were still in their teens, and their uber-aggressive take on Shed-era Title Fight sound was somewhat of a one-trick pony.

Venture in any direction outside of the City of Erie and you are sure to find, in one of our many surrounding county towns, an eclectic coffee shop, an elegant gallery, or a collection of treasures that you can’t find anywhere else. The Light in the Woods, on the grounds of Nick’s Place in Edinboro embodies the latter, and come Sunday this art and gift boutique is ramping up its offerings with the second annual family-friendly Light Fest.