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Verdi and Dvořák – Erie Philharmonic Celebrating the Possibilities: Art Show & Sale at Barber Date: March 7 Times: 8 p.m. Address: Warner Theatre, 811 State Street, Erie Contact: eriephil.org, or 814.455.1375 Dates: Apr. 17-20 Address: Barber Institute Main Campus, North Lobby, 100 Barber Place, Erie Contact: barberinstitute.org One of the largest and most diverse shows in the region, with artworks from over 500 youth, adult amateur and adult professional artists. Library Con Date: May 16 Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Address: Blasco Memorial Library, 160 East Front Street, Erie Contact: erielibrary.org, or 814.451.6939 For all ages! Keep an eye on the website for upcoming details. Edinboro Art & Music Festival Dates: May 14-17 Address: Various Edinboro Venues Contact: edinboroartandmusic.com, or 814.734.3777 A three-day event that showcases grassroots art and music in the unique spirit of Appalachian culture and tradition. Erie Art Museum Spring Show Date: Check the website for updates. Address: 411 State Street, Erie Contact: erieartmuseum.org, or 814.459.5477 An opportunity to check out some of the best work from artists around the region! Making History Gala Date: May 16 Time: 7 p.m. Address: New Exhibit Building, Wood- Morrison House, 338 West 6th Street, Erie Contact: eriehistory.org, or 814.454.1813 A gala to celebrate the opening of the new building and a viewing of the new exhibit of national significance on the first floor. Erie Home & Garden Expo Dates: March 20-22 Address: Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Street Pier, Erie Contact: eriepromotions.com, or 814.790.5079 A jam-packed weekend full of home improvement inspiration and information! Erie Micro Brew Fest Date: Apr. 4 Times: Several afternoon sessions Address: The Brewerie at Union Station, 123 West 14th Street, Erie Contact: eriebeerfest.com This year’s fest will feature 30 select breweries and each will bring a rare beer, something unavailable at a bottle shop or grocery store. Tickets can be purchased online. Verdi: Ballet Music from “Macbeth,” Debussy: Three Transcriptions for Solo Trumpet, Vivian Fung: Trumpet Concerto, and Dvořák Symphony No. 8. Mac n’ Cheese 5 Beethoven’s Ode to Joy Year five of “Erie’s only mac n’ cheese tasting competition”! Proceeds benefit the Erie Philharmonic. Beethoven Symphony No. 9 along with Erie Philharmonic Chorus. Date: Apr. 19 Times: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Address: Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Street Pier, Erie Contact: eriephil.org/mac, or 814.455.1375 Date: Apr. 4 Times: 8 p.m. Address: Erie Philharmonic, Warner Theatre, 811 State Street, Erie Contact: eriephil.org, or 814.455.1375 Charter Day ‘Something Rotten!’ at the Erie Playhouse Date: March 8 Address: Flagship Niagara/Erie Maritime Museum, 150 East Front Street, Erie Contact: flagshipniagara.org, or 814.452.2744 Join in a celebration of Pennsylvania’s birthday! Spring Fest at Peek’n Peak Date: March 21 Address: 1405 Old Road, Clymer, NY Contact: pknpk.com, or 716.355.4141 Welcome spring by having one last blast on the slopes! Check the website for updates on special activities. Dates: March 20 to Apr. 5 Address: 13 West 10th Street, Erie Contact: erieplayhouse.org, or 814.454.2852 In the 1590s two brothers are desperate to write a show that will rival that of the popular William Shakespeare. Nominated for nine Tonys, “Something Rotten” is an ode to musicals and uproarious fun. ‘Tuck Everlasting’ Dates: May 8-17 Address: Erie Playhouse, 13 West 10th Street, Erie Contact: erieplayhouse.org, or 814.454.2852 Festival of the Birds at Presque Isle A well-known novel brought to life on stage, exploring what it is to be free and live a full life while asking the question: If given the chance of immortality, would you take it? Workshops, field trips and other activities. This year’s keynote speaker is Lang Elliott, a professional nature recordist. Space is limited. Fairview HS Musical Concerts & Shows Fairview High School Spring Celebration of the Arts Dates: May 8-10 Address: 301 Peninsula Drive, Erie Contact: presqueisleaudubon.org, or events.dcnr.pa.gov All an Act Presents ‘Another Country’ Dates: March 20 to Apr. 5 Address: 652 West 17th Street, Erie Contact: allanact.net or 814.450.8553 Loosely based on the life of the real-life spy Guy Burgess, starting in an English school in the 1930s, Burgess and another student have vastly different views of British life and ways to deal with a tragedy at the school. Dates: March 5-7 Address: 7460 McCray Road, Fairview Contact: fairviewschools.org Date: May 12 Address: 7460 McCray Road, Fairview Contact: fairviewschools.org Girard Idol Date: March 13 Time: 6 p.m. Address: 1135 Lake Street, Girard Contact: girardsd.org Continued on next page > WEST COUNTY ❘ SPRING 2020 11