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Charlie’s Pub Review
Say “Uncle?” Charlie’s Pub & Eatery A Restaurant Review Things change. But that doesn’t mean I have to like it! Me, a graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (Don’t ask how long ago!), I just can’t conform to calling it by its new moniker, PennWest Edinboro. Ick! Same with another Edinboro institution: Charlie’s Pub &…
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Five Works by Five Artists” at Meadville Council on the Arts Five visions from different artists. At Meadville Council on the Arts current exhibit, ・25: Five Works by Five Artists” there’s something for every visitor. From Lauren Dietrich’s super-sized (and I mean SUPER-SIZED) sculptures of a slice of carrot cake or a chocolate ice crem…
Read MorePlease Recycle!
“The Producers” A Mel Brooks Musical at the Academy Theatre A Review Mel Brooks did it again. And Meadville’s Academy Theatre, followed suit. Recycling his 1967 movie, “The Producers,” into a successful musical, the local theatrical company produced “The Producers” into another fun, current event. Having staged “The New Mel Brooks Musical: Young Frankenstein” (Yep,…
Read MoreA Sweet Time
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Academy Theatre Growing up, I never read Roald Dahl’s book, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” I also avoided the film versions due to the fact that Gene Wilder’s then later, Johnny Depp’s characterizations of chocolate czar, Willie Wonka, frankly creeped me out. So, besides flipping past the…
Read More“Tuck” Me In
Tuck Everlasting (The Musical) at Erie Playhouse Would you want to live forever? That’s the question that theatergoers – young and old – will be asking themselves after seeing “Tuck Everlasting” at Erie Playhouse. Erie Playhouse Youtheatre presents a musical based upon the classic children’s book by Natalie Babbitt. The story revolves around Winnie Foster…
Read MoreWhere Everybody Knows Your Name
(If You’re a Regular, That Is…) 6 Pack House of Beers A Restaurant Review Talk about a rebound. I was in Erie to cover an art exhibit. But it turns out I had the wrong information, since the gallery I visited didn’t currently have a show up (Thanks, GURU!). So I asked myself what else…
Read MoreFlippin’ for Pippin
Pippin A Theater Review So my current paramour was really excited when I told him he’d be escorting me see “Pippin.” Too excited. I should’ve known why. “Sure, why not? Who wouldn’t want to meet Scottie Pippen? Chicago Bulls extraordinaire and seven-time NBA All-Star?” he asked. Oy! Welcome to my…
Read MoreNate’s Valley Freeze
A “Drive-In” Review “It’s summer,” I reminded myself, “so why are we eating inside when we could be eating outside at so many local drive-ins?” Rather than attend a restaurant I could visit anytime in any weather, my friend and I, while driving south of Albion, decided to stop at Nate’s Valley Freeze. …
Read MoreBye, Bye, Birdies?
Hummingbird, don’t fly away, fly away! (“Hummingbird” Seals & Crofts song) I’m going to be late! Six a.m. comes way too early—and nothing to look forward to except a long ten-hour day doing monkey work at a local side gig. Nonetheless, as I begin to fill the bird feeders before I leave home…
Read MoreSo Evil, It’s Good
Evil Dead: The Musical A Meadville Community Theatre Production A Review For theater lovers (and reviewers, too) any season is the right season for a worthwhile show. However, an outdoor performance in mid-October may test the mettle of some not-so-devoted attendees. Apparently forgoing a look at the Farmer’s Almanac, producers of the Meadville Community Theatre…
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