Swing into Spring
Asbury Woods Maple Festival Dates: April 1 & 2 Address: Asbury Woods, 4105 Asbury Road,
Millcreek Township Contact: asburywoods. org, or 814.835.5356
Did you know that sugar maple trees only grow here in the Great Lakes region? Share a unique“ all things maple” experience with family and friends at the Asbury Woods Maple Festival. Participate in a variety of activities including eating pancakes with real maple syrup, or taking a guided tour through the history of maple syrup production. There are also kids’ crafts, live music, animal shows and much, much more. Visit the website for more information.
2017 Beach Glass and Coastal Arts Festival Dates: April 29 & 30 Address: Erie Bayfront Convention Center,
1 Sassafras Pier, Erie Contact: relishinc. com, or 814.836.1827
Featuring talented artists from around the globe, live music, wine tasting,“ Best Beach Find” contest with cash prizes, bottle / shard ID exhibit and antique bottle collections. Visit the website for more information.
Discovery Day at the Erie Maritime Museum / U. S. Brig Niagara Date: May 6 Address: 150 East Front Street, Erie Contact: flagshipniagara. org / visitorinformation, or 814.452.2744 Calling all little sailors this spring! There is a world out there to be discovered at the Erie Maritime Museum / U. S. Brig Niagara! Fun, educational, hands-on activities include knot tying, life of a sailor, nautical face painting and maritime music. For more information, visit the website.
THE Spring Event: Cinco de Mayo 2017 Date: May 5 Times: 5:45 p. m. for VIP guests; general admission at 7 p. m. Address: Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel,
55 West Bay Road, Erie Contact: ehca. org, or 814.315.1803
THE Spring Event is THE place to be in Erie! This year, the Cinco de Mayo theme will include festive decor, fabulous food and Erie’ s own Mambo to play Latin jazz and salsa all evening long. Proceeds benefit Erie Homes for Children and Adults whose mission is to assist people with disabilities to live rich and fulfilling lives. Visit the website for more information.
Sweet Sounds of Spring
Beethoven’ s Grand Violin Concert by Michael Ludwig and the Erie Chamber Orchestra Date: May 13 Time: 7:30 p. m. Address: Church of the Covenant,
250 West 7th Street, Erie Contact: gannon. edu / Visitors-and- Community / Area-Attractions / Erie-Chamber-Orchestra / 2016-2017- Season, or 814.871.7755 Michael Ludwig, international soloist and former associate concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, returns to Erie to perform Beethoven’ s Grand Violin Concert with the Erie Chamber Orchestra! Audiences may remember Ludwig’ s performance of the Korngold in the 2015-2016 season, and the ECO is thrilled to have him back. Also on the program is Haydn’ s most famous symphony, his“ London” Symphony. For more information, visit the website.
Free Sunday Afternoon Concert Series at Arundel Cellars and Brewing Company Dates: Check the website for spring dates and times. Address: 11727 East Main Road, North East Contact: arundelcellars. com, or 814.725.1079 Arundel Cellars and Brewing Company is continuing its free Sunday afternoon familyfriendly acoustic series! Premium wines, craft beer, and a variety of food available for purchase. Come for lunch, and stay for the afternoon! Arundel is a new winery / brewery headquartered in a beautifully restored 19th century barn nestled among the vineyards of scenic North East. For more information, call or visit the website.
Gem City Spring Band Concert Date: April 25 Time: 7 p. m. Address: St. John’ s Lutheran Church,
2216 Peach Street, Erie Contact: gemcitybands. org
Enjoy a spring concert by the talented musicians of Gem City Band! It is a nonprofit community band, consisting of dedicated amateur and semi-pro musicians who share a lifelong appreciation of music and the arts. Visit the website for more information.
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