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Hello Spring! Hello Spring! “captures the kid-at-heart,” says Time magazine. Vogue cheers, “It’s a must-see you’ll remember for years to come!” Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details. Erie Philharmonic Pops Series presents ‘Lisa Vroman Returns’ Date: March 23 Address: Warner Theater, 811 State Street, Erie Contact: eriephil.org, or 814.455.1375 Broadway legend Lisa Vroman makes her return to Erie with a brand-new program featuring music from Steven Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber and more. Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details. Erie Playhouse presents ‘Shakespeare in Love – The Play’ Dates: A variety of March dates Address: Erie Playhouse, 13 West 10th Street, Erie Contact: erieplayhouse.org, or 814.454.2852 Playwright Will Shakespeare is trying to overcome writer’s block and write his next play when he meets and falls for Viola, who loves the theater (and decides to dress as a man in order to get a part in one of Shakespeare’s plays). This feel-good production is full of hilarious characters, stunning costumes, and clever references to the works of William Shakespeare. Most of all, it’s full of heart. Visit the website for more information on purchasing tickets and other details. Inspiration Blasco Memorial Library’s Monday Makers: Cosplay and Costume Design Workshop Dates: Mondays in April (Check the website for the exact dates.) Address: 160 East Front Street, Erie Contact: erielibrary.org, or 814.451.6927 Spend Monday evenings in April designing and making epic costumes for this year’s LibraryCon! Join experienced costume and cosplay designer and maker John Fleming as he leads you through your 20 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE ❘ icmags.com ideas and helps you plan, design, and make your costume. Some materials provided, but feel free to bring your own along with your ideas and a maker spirit! This series of programs is sponsored by the Erie Regional Library Foundation. Visit the website for more information. Erie Art Museum’s 96th Annual Spring Show Date: March 9 Time: 7 to 10 p.m. Address: 411 State Street, Erie Contact: erieartmuseum.org, or 814.459.5477 This juried, regional multi-media exhibition is open to all artists living within a 250-mile radius of Erie. Representing all media it showcases the most current and finest artwork created in the area. Open during regular museum hours. Visit the website for more details. Erie Home and Garden Expo Dates: March 22-24 Address: Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Street Pier, Erie Contact: eriepromotions.com, or 814.790.5079 Since 1998, over 100 exhibitors with everything you need for your home or garden including builders, remodelers, overhead door companies, water treatment companies, carpet and floor companies, landscapers, pool and spa dealers, heating and air conditioning, wood stoves, interior decorators, home computers, lawn and garden tractors, financial institutions and window and siding companies. Visit the website for all of the details. Erie Philharmonic’s Mac n’ Cheese 4 Fundraiser Date: March 31 Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Address: Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Street Pier, Erie Contact: eriephil.org/mac, or 814.455.1375 Get your “phil” of everyone’s favorite cheesiest dish during this macaroni and cheese tasting and competition! This year’s event is in a larger venue with more parking, more space and more restaurants! Enjoy delicious samples