The Organ Symphony by Erie Philharmonic Date: April 8 Time: 8 p. m. Address: Warner Theater, 811 State Street,
Erie Contact: eriephil. org, or 814.455.1375
The 2016-17 season ends in April with sonic splendor, featuring Bach / Elgar’ s Fantasia and Fugue, Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem and Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3. Visit the website for ticket information and other details.
Spring Inspiration
Broadway in Erie:‘ The Illusionists’ Date: April 17 Times: 5:30 and 7:30 p. m. Address: Warner Theater, 811 State Street,
Erie
Contact: nacentertainment. com / cities / erie, or 814.452.4857 Direct from Broadway is the world’ s bestselling magic show! This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of some of the most incredible illusionists on Earth.“ The Illusionists” has shattered box-office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.
Mercyhurst Dance Department Presents‘ The Sleeping Beauty( Act III)’ Dates: April 28-30 Time: 7 p. m. Address: Mary D’ Angelo Performing Arts
Center, 501 East 38th Street, Erie Contact: miac. mercyhurst. edu
Coupled with George Balanchine’ s Concerto Barocco, a signature work of New York City Ballet, Act III of“ The Sleeping Beauty,” featuring music by Tchaikovsky, celebrates Princess Aurora’ s royal wedding. Guests include her court princesses, fairies, Puss in Boots, Red Riding Hood, and many more! The Friday evening gala performance will benefit SafeNet and the Jenni-Lyn Watson Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Mid-Day Art Break at the Erie Art Museum Dates: Starting June 7. Check the website for the additional dates. Time: Noon to 1 p. m. Address: 411 State Street, Erie Contact: erieartmuseum. org, or 814.459.5477 Take a break from work and get rejuvenated! Stop down to the art museum’ s 5th Street patio for Mid-Day Art Break! Pick up lunch at the Wave Café and check out the live music series featuring the most talented local musicians in the area! Free gallery tours are offered at 12:30 and 1 p. m. Visit the website for a schedule of performances and for other details.
Talent Share at Blasco Library Date: May 9 Time: 6 p. m. Address: Peninsula Room, Blasco Memorial
Library, 160 East Front Street, Erie Contact: erielibrary. org, or 814.451.6927
Join in Blasco Library’ s Tuesday night open mic talent share! Bring your instrument, your voice, and your talent and show who you are. The library encourages all forms of open mic creativity, starting with music and ending wherever the evening leads. For ages 12 to 18, adults and seniors.
For Foodies
Erie’ s Wild Rib Cook-Off and Music Festival Date: May 31 Address: Perry Square, Downtown Erie Contact: erieribfest. com, or 814.899.5177
Numerous vendors compete for title of Best Ribs. Food, musical entertainment and family fun. Visit the website for more information.
Mac n’ Cheese 2.0 Date: April 2 Address: Concourse of Union Station,
121 West 14th Street, Erie Contact: eriephil. org / mac, or 814.455.1375
This family-friendly tasting competition hosted by the Erie Philharmonic will be presented in conjunction with the Disney Favorites concert scheduled for April 1, and will include all-you-can-eat mac n’ cheese, characters in costume and much more! Each dish requires two ingredients— macaroni and cheese. It’ s up to each restaurant to decide how to best combine these two amazing items. Visit the website for more information.
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