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Tiger Maple String Band is spending St. Patrick's at Sprague's
It's always a fine time to catch the old-timey, string-driven goodness of Tiger Maple String Band. But St. Patrick's Day -- that's today -- is one of your luckiest chances all year to get down to their straight-from-the-heart-of-Appalachia stylings. And Sprague Farm & Brew Works ... well, it's a pretty damn prime location for such an occasion, both aesthetically and, uh, refreshmentally (just make sure you have a designated driver on tap for the trip back home, or wherever you're headed next).
The Cooking School
Have you ever wanted to learn to cook, but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you just want to invite a few friends over for an amazing dinner, but the cupboards are bare, and so is your confidence in the kitchen. If so, then Meghan Mehler can whip up just the recipe for a successful meal for you. Mehler is the owner of The Cooking School, a culinary education that comes to your kitchen. Or, if you just want to watch live “Food Network” in your home, she can do that, too.
Erie Faces Erie: February 15, 2017
“We want to create a world of happier, healthier, well-rested people.” Ed Bernik: Your website is so fun, and not what I was expecting for a tech company. Tell me about your corporate philosophy. Jason Wolfe: We are the softer side of tech, is how I look at it. Wei-Shin Lai: Even though we are in the consumer electronics audio sector, our emphasis is just helping people sleep better.
The Prescient Kingdom of Charles III
England’s royal family has been an ever-present source of fascination in the U.S. cultural landscape. Despite the fact that most Americans can name several key members of the House of Windsor, the title King Charles III might take a minute to sink in. Mike Bartlett’s play, which debuted overseas in 2014, envisions an alternate timeline for British monarchy. The story follows Charles, Prince of Wales, who at 68 is the longest-serving heir apparent in the entire history of the British Empire.
Winter Soundscaping with the Erie Philharmonic
It’s never too early to start landscaping – at least if the late composers Bed?ich Smetana, Béla Bartók, and Jean Sibelius had anything to say about it. However, unless you are possessed of a sizable chunk of European landmass and several geological epochs, it would be impractical to replicate landscape of their scale in your own backyard.
The Dirt on Jessica Harrington at Signature Landscapes
Some of us dig our jobs. Some feel like the work is nothing more than shoveling fertilizer all day long. Some feel like a lone woman toiling in a man’s world. Jessica Harrington’s workplace is all of the above. Harrington is the owner of Signature Landscapes, which she runs out of her home near Penn State Behrend. She’s among the less than 2 percent of women who own landscaping businesses in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Why Erie? - Erie Reader
In May 2015, after exiting my startup and being freed from an everyday work schedule, I started looking around to figure out what I was going to do when I grew up. Luckily, I was given a gift by my wonderful wife Sheri who said “Brian, I married you for better, or worse, but not for lunch. Find something to do.” As I looked for my next great adventure I called friends, former investors, mentors, and then the startup venture capitalists I’d come to know.
Essential Winter Hiking Gear
One way to build a lasting and positive relationship with our gem of a region is to access the abundance of wild places that rejuvenate and recharge the spirit. One simply must commit to get out and discover these special places. Winter is here, but that definitely doesn’t deal a deadly blow to the hiking season. Late fall and now winter deliver some of the best hiking conditions of the year: no mosquitos, low humidity, peak foliage – perfect.
Northern Scoop - Erie Reader
Karey Elliott is a Boston Marathon competitor, mother of four, and now ice cream entrepreneur. Elliott has been known in the North East area as a runner, logging hundreds of miles on regional roads as she trained for Boston and the Oil Creek 100. She is also mom to three young sons, Levi, Sawyer, and Brady, and an adult daughter, Kelsey, a Mercyhurst University graduate.
Will the New Star Wars Films Be the Same Old Story?
This month, Rogue One, the first of many anticipated Star Wars spinoff tales, hits theaters. Apparently, we’re getting a new Star Wars film every year, indefinitely. The hype and subsequent backlash over The Force Awakens is still a vivid memory, and Rogue One may have to deal with the same problems. The consensus around The Force Awakens is that it’s either a fun and exciting (if not particularly groundbreaking) film, or a completely unoriginal retread of all the plot points from the original.
Virginia Wing // Forward Constant Motion
A meditative modern dancepop record, Forward Constant Motion presents an inviting paradox. The synthesized, almost liturgical belltones merge with programmed midtempo grooves. Alice Merida Richards’ vocals are soothing and measured, her phrasing doled out by bandmate Samuel Pillay’s sequencing and sound sampling. There’s a delicate balance of humanity and technology, between lush brilliance and sterile, futuristic tones.
Jazz Legend William Parker Plays PACA
For some of the most exciting moments of modern jazz, William Parker has been there. The New York City bassist remains one of the seminal figures of the free jazz scene. Erie audiences will get a chance to see Parker perform a solo set at the Performing Arts Collective Alliance (PACA). In addition to being one of the world’s most highly regarded double bassists, Parker is also a consummate storyteller, with entertaining introductions and musical insights peppering his performances.
From the Editors: December 7, 2016
Christmastime is here again. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? It’s an easy holiday to love, and just as easy to hate. On one hand, it’s a bright time full of traditions, gift-giving, and family time. On the other hand, it’s an obnoxious time full of repetition, money-spending, and … family time. Everyone has their own take on the holidays, and we know things can be difficult.
Wolf People // Ruins
Some psychedelic stoner rock comes off more convincing than others. Ruins has a retro authenticity that’s almost confusing. The fuzz thickly coats every pentatonic guitar lick. Vocals start off extra gritty in “Ninth Night,” as if frontman Jack Sharp were calling us long-distance from overseas. The distortion transitions into echoey reverb by the time the first “Kingfisher” hits (there are two reprises).
A Shot in the Dark
It is still dark when Dean Zeller pulls into the first parking lot at Presque Isle State Park on what will eventually dawn as an overcast and rainy Wednesday. He’s got a cup of coffee in his new Honda CRV – recently replacing an old Caddy with about 200,000 miles on it – and is dressed in a camouflage jacket and pants. This is where I meet him at 6 a.m., before we begin his route around the park capturing the moon, stars, and wildlife native to the 3,112-acre natural peninsula.
Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
This was a big hit at the office as a Super Bowl warm-up. Warm bread, gooey cheese and bacon -- it's sure to score at your party. 3 cups shredded cheese, such as cheddar, Gouda, Gruyere, or a blend of cheese. 8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and diced into small pieces Place bread on a cutting board. You are going to make crosshatch cuts in the bread all the way down to the bottom crust, but do not cut through the bottom crust. This will create crevices to put the garlic butter, cheese and bacon.
No Longer Soured on Cherries
The value of tasting locally produced food came home to me again in the past week. A friend from California, David Kidd, messaged me that California didn't have sour cherries again this year and did we? We did, I messaged back. I asked if he wanted some. I've never liked sour cherries because I never cared for cherry pie. My experience with it was framed by those Hostess pies we bought from the Lawson store where our newspaper bundles were dropped off. I always chose the apple, my brother the cherry.
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