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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