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The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles Kicks Off Its 29th Season with "Holidays LA"

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles take to the Alex Theatre (216 North Brand Blvd.) stage on December 14-16, 2007 for their Annual Holiday extravaganza, “Holidays LA.” - November 15, 2007 - Alex Theatre

Erie Art Museum Selects Art & Culture Critic Dave Hickey as Juror for 85th Annual Spring Show

The Erie Art Museum has chosen art and culture critic Dave Hickey as the Juror of Selection and Awards for the Erie Art Museum’s 85th Annual Spring Show, which runs April 26 through June 22, 2008 in the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery, 411 State Street. Hickey has written for many major... - November 02, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Hosts Open House at Clayspace Studio

Cure those fall doldrums by learning to throw a pot at the Erie Art Museum’s Clayspace Studio Open House on Friday, November 9, 2007 from 6-9 p.m. at ARTworks 1505 State Street, 3rd Floor. Instruction is $5 per person or $15 per family/group and is on a first come first serve basis. Erie... - November 01, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Artists Begin Installing Works at Bayfront Convention Center

Selected artists for display of permanent art works at the new Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, Pa. will begin installation on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007. “The Bayfront Convention Center is the single largest economic development project Erie’s history,” said Marlene Mosco,... - November 01, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum: Kids Learn from Teaching Artists, First Thursdays Program Continues This Fall

The Erie Art Museum’s First Thursdays program for preschool kids ages 3 to 6 continues this fall with three programs designed for kids to learn from teaching artists and make lots of art. Every first Thursday of the month (November & December) from 10-11 a.m. the Erie Art Museum offers a... - October 30, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Michael Cooney

The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series will present musician Michael Cooney in concert and workshop at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street, on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. (concert) and Monday, Nov. 4 at 1 & 7 p.m. (workshop). For over 35 years, Michael has demonstrated the beauty,... - October 20, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Opens An Evening Stroll: Lee Steadman

The Erie Art Museum opens An Evening Stroll: Lee Steadman at the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 during Gallery Night from 7 – 10 p.m. The exhibition is open through January 14, 2008. About the Exhibition Local watercolorist Lee Steadman returns... - October 19, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Gallery Night an Evening of Free Admission to Area Galleries

Exhibition opening receptions at the Erie Art Museum, Glass Growers Gallery, Urraro Gallery, Kada Gallery, Geary’s Studio 7 Gallery, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Kuhn’s Framing & Gift Gallery, Ralph Miller Jewelers & Gallery and ARTworks on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 from 7-10 p.m. EMTA... - October 11, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Opens Ancient Microworlds Exhibit

The Erie Art Museum opens Ancient Microworlds on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 in the Erie Art Museum’s Annex Gallery, 423 State Street. An opening reception is scheduled for the exhibition during Gallery Night Friday, Oct. 19, from 7-10 p.m. The exhibition runs through January 28, 2008. About the... - October 11, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Presents The Art of Community: Building an Arts and Culture Support Network for Newcomers

Erie is the new home to over 10,000 refugees and immigrants from all over the world. Erie also has a large, vibrant and diverse art community and a strong network of social service agencies. Imagine the power of these groups working together. The Erie Art Museum will host a public workshop, The... - October 04, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Hosts "Exposure"

A benefit for the Erie Art Museum Oct. 10 - October 04, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Hosts Workshop on Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony

The Erie Art Museum will host a workshop on Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007 at 1 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum, 3rd Floor Gallery (enter at 423 State Street). The workshop will provide its participants with an opportunity to share a moment in friendship. Chado, the way of... - September 29, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Applications for Induction Consideration Into The National Fitness Hall of Fame – Class of 2008 Are Now Being Accepted Through September 30th 2007

Each year The National Fitness Hall of Fame honors top fitness professionals and organizations that have made a considerable impact on the health & fitness of the American public. There are five categories of induction: Pioneers - (Global Leader, Historic Figure, Industry Transforming... - September 20, 2007 - The National Fitness Hall of Fame & Museum

Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents the North American Festival of Traditional Arts Tour

The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series will host The North American Festival of Traditional Arts (NAFTA) tour on Wednesday, October 17 at 8 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street. Cost for the concert is $15 for general admission, $12 for Erie Art Museum members and $8 for... - September 20, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Opens Earth & Spirit: Contemporary Indigenous Art from Australia and New Zealand

The Erie Art Museum opens Earth & Spirit: Contemporary Indigenous Art from Australia and New Zealand on Friday, September 14, 2007 at the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery, 411 State Street; an opening reception is scheduled for the exhibition during Gallery Night Friday, Oct. 19, from 7-10... - September 13, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Opens Crystallines from the Collection

The Erie Art Museum opens Crystallines from the Collection on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007 in the Erie Art Museum’s Gift Shop; the exhibition runs through Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007. About the Exhibition The Erie Art Museum will exhibit crystalline glazed pottery from its collection as a satellite... - September 07, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie County Convention Center Authority Selects Artists; Northwest PA Artists’ Work Selected for Permanent Installation

The Erie County Convention Center Authority announced today the selection of works by six Erie County artists for permanent installation in the new Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, Pa. “The Bayfront Convention Center is the single largest economic development project Erie’s... - September 05, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Hosts Teacher Open House

The Erie Art Museum will host its fall teacher open house on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 from 3:30-7 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street. “The open house is an opportunity for educators of students in grades K-12 in all disciplines to familiarize themselves with the Erie Art... - August 31, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Jazz Violinist Diane Monroe

The Erie Art Museum’s Contemporary Music Series will present violinist Diane Monroe in concert on Friday, Sept. 28, 2007 at 8 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street. Admission is free; a $10 donation is suggested. This performance is partially supported by a grant from... - August 23, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Gallery Night - An Evening of Free Admission to Gallery Events

Exhibition opening receptions at the Erie Art Museum, Glass Growers Gallery, Urraro Gallery, Kada Gallery, Geary’s Studio 7 Gallery, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Tom Ridge Environmental Center Gallery, Kuhn’s Gallery & the Bayfront Gallery are planned for Gallery Night, an evening of... - August 16, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Awarded Prestigious Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services

Thanks to a $65,000 grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Erie Art Museum is able to continue one of the Museum’s education programs, Kids As Curators, through 2010. Currently in its third year, this innovative program targets middle school teachers and... - August 16, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Opens Speculation on Nature: Works by Lawrence Baker

The Erie Art Museum opens Speculation on Nature: works by Lawrence Baker on Monday, August 6 through Monday, October 15 in the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street. A public open reception on Gallery Night Friday, August 24 from 7-10 p.m. About the Exhibition For over 40 years as... - August 06, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Volunteers Needed for the Erie Art Museum's Blues & Jazz Festival

Volunteers are needed for the 15th annual Erie Art Museum Blues & Jazz Festival scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 4 & Sunday, Aug. 5 in Frontier Park, Erie, Pa. According to Sam Ansbro, Erie Art Museum volunteer coordinator, “Volunteer jobs include helping with set up, cleanup and... - July 14, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Opens "8"

The Erie Art Museum opens “8”, a painter’s exhibition featuring work from Edinboro, Pa. painters John Bavaro, Geoffrey Beadle, Rachael J. Burke, Malcolm Christhilf, Steve Emmett, Ben Gibson, Terry McKelvey and Michelle Vitali on Friday, July 20. at the Erie Art Museum’s Main... - July 13, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

BBQ, Blues & Brews Benefits Erie Art Museum

The summer heats up on Thursday, July 26 for the BBQ, Blues & Brews benefit event for the Erie Art Museum from 5 p.m. to midnight. This free event features a smokin’ BBQ prepared by Pufferbelly Restaurant, live music and a scavenger hunt throughout the Museum’s galleries. The... - July 13, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Spotlight Productions, Erie Parties, Great Lakes Film Association and the Erie Art Museum Present: Eraserhead the Movie and Joseph Allen Popp’s Weirdo Theatre

Spotlight Productions, Erie Parties, Great Lakes Film Association and the Erie Art Museum will present Eraserhead the Movie and Weirdo Theatre the Band on Friday July 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum Annex. Eraserhead, created by film producer David Lynch, is a horror film that floats... - July 13, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

The Erie Art Museum Hosts an Evening of Argentinean Tango

The Erie Art Museum will host Argentenian Tango Extraordinaire 2007 on Friday, July 20 from 6:30 p.m. –11 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Main Gallery, 411 State Street and the Museum’s Annex, 423 State Street. This event is free and open to the public. Beginning at 6:30 p.m.,... - July 08, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Announces Blues & Jazz Festival Line-up

Headline talent includes Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, Junior Brown, Stew Cutler Trio & Rashied Ali Quintet - July 04, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Hosts Gallery Talk with Diane Fox

The Erie Art Museum Annex Gallery exhibition features work by photographer Diane Fox; the exhibit entitled UnNatural History is an exhibit about exhibits comprised of photographs of dioramas in natural history around the United States and Europe. The Erie Art Museum will host an opening reception... - June 30, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Opens Dichroic Color, Light and Space Sculpture by Ray Howlett

Opening Reception and Gallery Talk Scheduled for June 29 - June 28, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Gallery Night: An Evening of Free Admission to Gallery Events

Exhibition opening receptions at the Erie Art Museum, Glass Growers Gallery, Urraro Gallery, Kada Gallery, Geary’s Studio 7 Gallery, Allen Stoneware Gallery, Tarsus Studio Gallery, Kuhn’s Gallery & the Bayfront Gallery are planned for Gallery Night, an evening of free admission to... - June 27, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie County Convention Center Authority Calls for Artists

Northwest PA Artists Invited to Submit Proposals - June 27, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Kids Art Camp: Fantasy Week

Spend a week or two in the galleries, learn from teaching artists, and make lots of art. - June 16, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Billy Bang and Kahil El'Zabar Duo

Over the years, Bang's hard-edged tone, soulful sense of traditional swing and evocativelly expressive style has enhanced over two dozen albums by top names in a variety of genres. - May 31, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Poet Chuck Joy Presents Silver Creek at the Erie Art Museum

Reading of Two Sets of Poems - May 31, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Benefit Whets the Palate

Gala raises $20,000 for Museum's Annual Fund - May 26, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

PowellsWood Head Gardner Moves On

Long-time Head Gardener of Federal Way's PowellsWood Garden is retiring at the end of the season. Avril Steele, a Briton who recently became a naturalized U.S. citizen, helped transform a landfill into a lush urban paradise. - May 22, 2007 - PowellsWood, A Northwest Garden

Erie Art Museum Opens Gregory Anderson: Works from an Unacceptable Portfolio

The Erie Art Museum opens Gregory Anderson: Works from an Unacceptable Portfolio in the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street on Friday, May 11. Anderson’s vibrant works meld imagination and observation. His brightly colored highly imaginative acrylic paintings radiate an... - May 11, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Summer Art Classes Now Accepting Students

Art Classes Now Enrolling Students - May 05, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Opens Diane Fox: UnNatural History

Exhibition explores dioramas in natural history museums. - April 27, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Presents Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem

All of roots music's a stage for Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem, who apply fiddle, guitar, bass and recycled percussion to traditional and original songs. Anchored by Arbo's scintillating vocals and rich 4-part harmonies, the band "has a rare gift for fashioning hip, sleek sounds from the solid cloth of vintabe American music." (The Boston Globe). - April 19, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Last Chance to See Artists of the Commonwealth: Realism and Its Response in Pennsylvania Painting, 1900-1950

The last chance to see Artists of the Commonwealth: Realism and Its Response in Pennsylvania Painting 1990-1950 will be April 8, 2007. This exhibition, organized by the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in collaboration with the Erie Art Museum and the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, brings... - March 30, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

Erie Art Museum Hosts Workshop on Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony

The Erie Art Museum will host a workshop on Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony on April 7 beginning at 1 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum Annex, 423 State Street. The workshop will provide its participants with an opportunity to share a moment in friendship. Chado, the way of tea, is a way to explore... - March 30, 2007 - Erie Art Museum

American Museum of Veterinary Medicine Purchases Historic Farmstead in Pennsylvania

The American Museum of Veterinary Medicine (AMVM) announced it now has a permanent home, with the purchase of historic Ridgewood Farm, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The farm will once again focus on animals, and the profession who cares for their health and welfare. The property includes a stone... - March 23, 2007 - American Museum of Veterinary Medicine

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