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The Crucible
That Old Black Magic Has Us in Its Spell… Much as I hate to admit it, I’ve always somehow managed to miss Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Debuting in 1953, it’s become a cornerstone of American Theater and it’s usually not hard to find a production locally every season be it at a local college or…
Read MoreShirley’s Restaurant
Shirley, You’re Not Joking… Blink and you’ll miss it. Miss it and you’re regret it. That is, if you like a quiet dining experience with a retro 1950’s feel. That’s what I always say about Shirley’s Restaurant located on Old French Road, Erie. So, how’d I hear of it? Thank Google Maps or Waze or…
Read MoreThe Crumple Zone
Ho, ho, ha! The Crumple Zone Theatre Review Searching for anything different or original that doesn’t reek of treacle, isn’t easy during Christmas season. Whether it’s the classic (yet timeworn) The Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol or some show containing a medley of yuletide tunes (White Christmas, Blue Christmas, Rudolph the RedNosed¦yada, yada, yada¦), is it…
Read MoreIronstone Meadery
Who says television doesn’t teach you anything? Having seen advertisements for Ironstone Meadery, I was only too curious to visit the site and learn more about what a meadery is. From what I could glean from the ads, the establishment offered up some kind of exotic alcoholic beverage that I never heard of. ‘Nuff said.…
Read MoreEnjoying “Misery”
Misery A Theater Review When watching Misery, Meadville Community Theatre’s latestproduction, one can’t help but appreciate the size of the small, intimate space inregards to the play. The approximately 150-seat audience seems to draw the viewer into thedrama, providing a sense of claustrophobia and panic that pervades the play andthe protagonist™s plight. Based on Stephen…
Read MoreO’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar
I’ve always wondered about O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar. Sure, I’vedriven past it numerous times on the way to work, but never had an itch tovisit the establishment, figuring it was just a gourmet burger joint. Happily,this wasn’t the case. After we arrived, I looked online to learn more about the restaurant.Sure enough, it’s part of…
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