“God of Carnage”  at Performing Artist Collective Alliance

By Erie Culture Guru | January 30, 2025
God of Carnage play poster.

A Theater Review I appreciate the Performing Artists Collective Alliance and the theatrical productions it offers.       I really do.  Rather than most Erie theaters that seem to only offer Hollywood movies-turned-plays or sure bets like Guys and Dolls, PACA instead finds shows that are different and unique, something you wouldn’t see at an established…

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The Erie Playhouse kicks off the 2025 Season

By Erie Culture Guru | January 14, 2025
Waitress: The Hit Broadway Musical.

ERIE, PA (January 1, 2025) The Erie Playhouse kicks off the 2025 Season of Soaring Tales and Epic Adventures with the hit Broadway musical, WAITRESS, featuring memorable music and lyrics by GRAMMY Award winner Sara Bareilles.  Jenna, played by Rebecca Keim in her Playhouse debut, a waitress and expert pie-maker, dreams of a way out…

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Schiook Didn’t “Took “

By Erie Culture Guru | January 3, 2025
Spaghetti with marinara and vegetables.

Italiano Joe A Restaurant Review A few weeks ago, I dined at Schiook, a new place for eats in Meadville. Featuring an Asian-style menu, you could get a variety of vegetables and toppings atop a bed of different type of rices in a single bowl. Yay! Something different. I enjoyed the meal and about a…

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