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 / visitor-information, 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 family-friendly 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.
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 mindblowing 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 nonstop 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
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