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Days of Summer! Zabawa Polish Heritage Festival Dates: Aug. 23-25 Address: Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, East 23rd and Reed Streets, Erie Contact: holytrinityrc.org, or 814.456.0671 Celebrating Polish heritage featuring homemade specialties, live polka music, dancing and raffles! Visit the website for more information. Performances Arts in the Arboretum Dates: Thursday Evenings and Summer Sundays (Check the website for the exact dates.) Address: Patricia McCain Outdoor Amphitheater in Frontier Park, 1501 West 6th Street, Erie Contact: leaferie.org, or 814.453.5323 A free series of music and theater performances in the intimate setting of the outdoor amphitheater in Frontier Park. The series features a wide variety of local talent. Sit on the stone risers or bring your own blanket or chairs. Visit the website for more information. 48 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com ‘Dick Clarkson’s Jukebox Hop – A 1950s/60s Bandstand Musical Comedy’ presented by The Station Dinner Theatre Dates: Starting June 29 Address: 4940 Peach Street, Erie Contact: canterburyfeast.com, or 814.864.2022 Flash back to the 1950s! Dig out your saddle shoes and poodle skirts and join in at the hop! Bobby Soxers and Greasers will have you hoppin’ & boppin,’ serve you a scrumptious meal and perform a show hosted by Dick Clarkson! This “Happy Days” style show is fun for the whole family! Visit the website for more information. ‘Freaky Friday – A New Musical’ presented by the Erie Playhouse Dates: Starting June 14 Address: Erie Playhouse, 13 West 10th Street, Erie Contact: erieplayhouse.org/ performances, or 814.454.2852 This delightfully spunky musical, based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another’s struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect Continued on page 50 >