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February 2009

Fridays in Feb
Wildlife Film Series

6:30pm
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
www.trecpi.org
814-833-7424
Big Green Screen films in the evening! $3/pp

Feb 1 - Apr 18
The Notebooks of Frank Novel

Regular Museum Hours
Erie Art Museum - Frame Shop Gallery
www.erieartmuseum.org
814-459-5477
Self-taught artist Frank Novel has been relentlesly filling notebooks with page after page of detailed rawings for more than two decades.

Feb 1 - March 31
Kanga & Kitenge: Swahili Wit & Wisdom in East African Commercial Textiles

Regular Museum Hours
Erie Art Museum Main Gallery
www.erieartmuseum.org
814-459-5477
A survey of East African commercial textiles including the kanga (wrap with Swahili inscription).

Feb 3
Harlem Globetrotters

7pm
Tullio Arena
www.erieevents.com
814-452-4857
Spinning the Globe World Tour

Feb 4
Black History Month Keynote Speaker: Preacher moss

7:30pm
Gannon Yehl Ballroom
www.gannon.edu
814-871-7766

Feb 4
Erie Bayhawks vs. Idaho

7pm
Tullio Arena
www.eriebayhawks.com
814-790-5600
Erie's new NBA Development league team

Feb 4
Critters Under Cover

1pm-2pm
Presque Isle State Park Rotary Pavilion
814-838-2454
Perfect for little ones that like to be outside. After the program, join us for hot cocoa at the Ranger Station and warm up by the fire. No fee. No registration required

Feb 6 - March 21
Kids as Curators

Regular Museum Hours
Erie Art Museum - Annex Gallery
www.erieartmuseum.org
814-459-5477
An exhibit of kids collections by kids for kids.

Feb 6
Wild Side Wildlife Film Festival Series

6:30pm
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
www.trecpi.org
814-838-4123
A festival of award winning films from the International Wildlife Film Festival. $3 at the door

Feb 6 - 7
The Night Court

Fri 7pm, Sat 6pm
The Station Dinner Theatre
www.thestationdinnertheatre.com
866-848-2022
An all new interactive Night Court comedy dinner theatre, hilarious comedy relating to all those TV court shows will have you rolling in the aisles.

Feb 7
The African American Experience

11am-4pm
Watson Curtze Mansion
www.eriecountyhistory.org
814-454-1813 x0
The next Erie Ethnic Project opens on Feb 7th. A collection of oral histories, photographs, heirlooms presenting a comprehensive history of Erie's African American community.

Feb 7
Imagining Nature Workshop

1pm-4pm
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
www.trecpi.org
814-833-7424
A series of workshops on interpreting Presque Isle's natural world through painting and writing.

Feb 7
Nature's Valentine

1pm-3pm
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
814-833-7424
Hey nature lovers ages 6-12! Join the naturalist for a fun-filled day of Valentine Discovery, hear amazing stories about animals caring for each other and make a nature-themed valentine for your sweetheart. Fee $2.00 per child. Registration required


Feb 7 - May 24
Ethnic Erie Project 2009 - The African American Experience

Wed-Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm
Watson Curtze Mansion
www.eriecountyhistory.com
814-454-1813 x0
An exhibit and series of programs presenting the story of Erie's African American community.

Feb 7
Guided Cross County Ski at Erie Bluffs

10am meet at TREC or 10:30am at Bluffs
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
www.trecpi.org
814-833-7424
Beginners and experienced skiers can discover the winter world at Erie Bluffs. No Fee, register by 2/1

Feb 7
Cooking Class at the Boothby Inn

11am-3pm
The Boothby Inn
www.theboothbyinn.com
814-456-1888
Gloria Knox's secrets of good breakfasts and brunches. $50.per person, space limited

Feb 7
Nature's Valentine

1pm-3pm
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
www.trecpi.org
814-833-7424
Hear amazing stories about animals caring for each other. Make a nature-themed card for your Valentine. $2/child

Feb 8
Recycled Art - Newspaper Jewelry

2pm-4:30pm
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
www.trecpi.org
814-833-7424
The Sunday comics and old coupons never looked so good! $30/pp register by Feb 1

Feb 9
Erie Bayhawks vs. Utah

7pm
Tullio Arena
www.eriebayhawks.com
814-790-5600
Erie's new NBA Development league team

Feb 11
Black History Month Movie: Trouble the Water

7pm-9pm
Gannon Zurn Science Center
www.gannon.edu
814-871-7433

Feb 12 - 14
Valentine's Day Dinner Under the Stars

Th/Fri 6:30pm-9pm, Sat 5pm-9pm
Erie Planetarium
www.eriecountyhistory.org
814-454-1813 x0
Dinner under a dazzling night's sky at the Erie Planetarium. Seating is limited, reservations required.

Feb 13
Wild Side Wildlife Film Festival Series

6:30pm
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
www.trecpi.org

814-838-4123
A festival of award winning films from the International Wildlife Film Festival. $3 at the door

Feb 13
The Temptations

8pm
Warner Theatre
www.erieevents.com
814-452-4857
Valentine's Day packages available with the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel, call for details.

Feb 14
Robin McKelle Quartet

8pm
Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center
www.pac.mercyhurst.edu
814-824-3000
Enjoy the romantic sounds of jazz song bird Robin McKelle

Feb. 14
Be My Valentine Dinner Event

4pm-9:30pm
Crowley's Restaurant
www.crowleysrestaurant.com
814-774-8450
Bring your special Valentine to dinner at Crowley's and enjoy Champagne Sauce Chef Specials plus other sweet deals.

Feb 14
The Piano Man - A Tribute to Billy Joel

8pm
Warner Theatre
www.eriephil.org
814-455-1375
Featuring Jeans n' Classics

Feb 14
Family Ice-Fishing Program

11am-3pm
Meet at Rotary Pavilion Presque Isle
www.trecpi.org
814-833-7424
Join park staff and others for a families introduction to ice-fishing. No fee, no registration. Fun day of demos, tips and more.

Feb 14 - 15
Lincoln Anniversary Weekend

Sat 7pm-9pm, Sun 11:30pm-1pm
Watson Curtze Mansion
www.eriecountyhistory.com
814-454-1813 x0
A weekend event commemorating the 200th anniversary of President Lincoln's birth. Victorian Ball on Saturday. Brunch w/Lincoln on Sunday.

Feb 14
Victorian Ball-Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of President Lincoln's birth

7pm-10pm
Watson Curtze Mansion
www.eriecountyhistory.org
814-454-1813 x0
Celebrate with us at our Victorian Ball. Guests are welcome to come in historic costume but not required. 19th century ball dancing, traditional Victorian parlor games and refreshments. Reservations required.

Feb 15
Brunch - Erie Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of President Lincoln's birth

11:30am-1pm
Watson Curtze Mansion
www.eriecountyhistory.org
814-454-1813 x0
President and Mrs. Lincoln invite you to join them and Mr. Frederick Douglas for brunch. Reservations required.

Feb 16
The Drowsy Chaperone

7:30pm
Warner Theatre
www.erieevents.com
814-452-4857
Get ready to be transported to a magical wonderful world where the critics are in awe and the audiences are in heaven and the neighborhood is buzzing with excitement over this new musical comedy.

Feb 18
Moral Courage Conversations

8pm
Taylor Little Theater
www.pac.mercyhurst.edu
814-824-3000
Live from the 92nd Street Y Series. Featuring CNN's Chief International Correspondent Christianne Amanpour.

Feb 18
The Black Balloon

2:15pm & 8pm
Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center
www.pac.mercyhurst.edu
814-824-3000
Guelcher Film Series. The remarkable story of love, acceptance and adolescence told through the eyes of Thomas and his autistic brother Charlie.

Feb 19
Cephas & Wiggins in Concert

8pm
Erie Art Museum Main Gallery
www.erieartmuseum.org
814-459-5477
Piedmont blues from a legendary duo on acoustic guitar and harmonica. Free admission

Feb 19
Jerry Seinfeld Live

9pm
Warner Theatre
www.erieevents.com
814-452-4857
Due to popular demand, America’s premier comedian is hitting the road in a return to his first love - stand-up comedy.

Feb 19 - 22
Disney on Ice presents A Disneyland Adventure

Th/Fr 7pm, Sat 11am,3pm, 7pm, Sun 2pm
Tullio Arena
www.erieevents.com
814-452-4857
Includes Mickey & Minnie Mouse, Snow White, Buzz Lightyear, Cinderella and Alice in Wonderland

Feb 20 - 21
The Night Court

Fri 7pm, Sat 6pm
The Station Dinner Theatre
www.thestationdinnertheatre.com
866-848-2022
An all new interactive Night Court comedy dinner theatre, hilarious comedy relating to all those TV court shows will have you rolling in the aisles.

Feb 20
Wild Side Wildlife Film Festival Series

6:30pm
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
www.trecpi.org
814-838-4123
A festival of award winning films from the International Wildlife Film Festival. $3 at the door

Feb 21
The Met: HD Live - Lucia di Lammermoor

1pm-4:30pm
Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center
www.pac.mercyhurst.edu
814-824-3000
Anna Netrebko sings the title role of Donizetti's fragile heroine for the first time at The Met.

Feb 21
Cooking Class at the Boothby Inn

11am-3pm
The Boothby Inn
www.theboothbyinn.com
814-456-1888
Gloria Knox's secrets of good breakfasts and brunches. $50.per person, space limited

Feb 21
Snowshoeing Hikes

10am-11:30am
Presque Isle Lighthouse
presquislesp@state.pa.us
814-833-7424
No registration, rental fees only. Get out and enjoy the season on snowshoes!

Feb 21
Beach Glass Drilling

10:30am-3:30pm
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
www.trecpi.org
814-833-7424
Turn your beach trash into treasure. $55 includes class and lunch, register one week in advance

Feb 21
Snowshoe Building Workshop

9am-3pm
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
www.trecpi.org
814-833-7424
Learn to craft your own fully functional traditional snowshoes. $155 includes kit, bindings and lunch.

Feb 22
The Beatles Experience: Rain

7pm
Warner Theatre
www.eriebroadwayseries.com
814-452-4857
Experience what Beatlemania was all about From Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road.

Feb 25
The Hustler

2:15pm & 8pm
Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center
www.pac.mercyhurst.edu
814-824-3000
Guelcher Film Series. Cinema classic starring Paul Newman as an up-and-coming pool player who challenges a long-time champion.

Feb 26
Erie Bayhawks vs. Dakota

7pm
Tullio Arena
www.eriebayhawks.com
814-790-5600
Erie's new NBA Development league team

Feb 26
The Planets

7:30pm-9pm
Penn State Behrend Research & Economic Development Center
www.behrend.psu.edu
814-898-6171
Speaker series presentation by best selling author Dava Sobel

Feb 27
Erie Bayhawks vs. Rio Grande Valley

7pm
Tullio Arena
www.eriebayhawks.com
814-790-5600
Erie's new NBA Development league team

Feb 27 - 28
The Graduate

Wed-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm
Erie Playhouse
www.erieplayhouse.org
814-454-2852
The classic film comes alive on stage.

Feb 27
Wild Side Wildlife Film Festival Series

6:30pm
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
www.trecpi.org
814-838-4123
A festival of award winning films from the International Wildlife Film Festival. $3 at the door

Feb 27
Nouveau

5pm-7pm
Erie Art Museum - Main Gallery
www.erieartmuseum.org
814-459-5477
Party series for 20-40 somethings. African safari theme features textiles, drumming circle, tie dye workshop, etc.

Feb 28
Winter Bluffs Geocaching

10am-12:30pm
Meet at TREC, carpool to Bluffs
www.trecpi.org
814-833-7424
Ever wonder what geocaching is all about? Bring the kids for this fun lesson, join a naturalist and an expert geocacher. $2/pp, register by 2/11

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