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Schuster Art Gallery Invitational Exhibit
Now-July 21; Nash Library, Third Floor
The Schuster Art Gallery located at Gannon University will host its "First Invitational Exhibit" in celebration of the 40th Annual Erie Summer Festival of the Arts. The opening reception is Friday, June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. on the third floor of the Nash Library. The exhibit is co-sponsored by Dr. John Jageman, M.D. and honors Erie area artists and will be on display through July 21. The Nash Library is located at 619 Sassafras Street. For more information, call 814-871-7557.

"Orson's Shadow"
July 10-13, 16-20; Erie Playhouse
The Erie Playhouse located at 13 West 10th Street in Erie will premiere Austin Pendleton's "Orson's Shadow." "Orson's Shadow" is based on actual events in the lives of Orson Welles, Laurence Olivier, Joan Plowright, and Vivian Leigh and stars Gannon University's own Fr. Shawn Clerkin. For more information, call 814-454-2852 ext 0.

Panegyri Greek Festival
July 11-13; Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church located at 4376 West Lake Road in Erie will host their 20th annual festival.
Greek food and pastries, art exhibits, live music, vendors, dancing, and entertainment will be available. Admission and parking are free. Hours of operation are: Friday, July 11 from 2:30 until 11 p.m.; Saturday, July 12 from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m.; Sunday, July 13 from noon until 9 p.m. For more information, call 814-838-8808.

The Schuster Theatre presents "Shakespeare Summer Nights"
July 24-August 2; A.J.'s Way
Gannon University's Schuster Theatre presents the "5th Annual Shakespeare Summer Nights" with performances outdoors in A.J.'s Way adjacent to the Gannon Arch on West 7th Street. Performances are as follows: William Shakespeare's comedy "As You Like It," directed by Zach Flock, will be performed July 24-26 at 7 p.m.; and the well-known tragedy, "Hamlet" will be performed July 31-August 2, and is director by Fr. Shawn Clerkin. For more information, call 814-871-7493.

ShakeXperience Gannon
July 28-August 2; Gannon University
The Theatre, Communication, and Fine Arts Department of Gannon University will host a one-week workshop for high school students interested in theatre performance. Classes in Shakespeare, text analysis, stage movement, rehearsal, and performance will be offered. Workshops in stage combat, period dance, and music will also be available. The week will include a public performance of "Cymbeline" as part of the "5th Annual Shakespeare Summer Nights" theatre performances. For more information, call Fr. Shawn Clerkin at 814-871-7493.

International Exhibit at Gannon University
All Summer; Nash Library
Now, you can see the world without ever leaving the comforts of Gannon University’s Nash Library. This summer, the library is hosting an exhibit of artifacts from various countries to pay tribute to Gannon’s ever-growing international community. Items will be on display from the Bahamas, China, Ecuador, India, Kenya, the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey and more! The Nash Library is located at 619 Sassafras Street. For more information, call 814-871-7557.

Summer Programs at the Erie Planetarium
All summer long the Erie Planetarium located at 356 West 6th Street will host two different shows: "The Sky Over Mr. Roger's Neighborhood," every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 3 p.m., and "The Planets" narrated by Kate Mulgrew, every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 814-454-1813.


Ladies on Parade
Now-September 1, 2008; Watson-Curtze Mansion
The exhibit will feature the best in women's fashion from decade to decade, as well as famous women who have called Erie home. The exhibit will also feature Erie's grand lady Sarah Reed, who helped the Erie community for 96 years. For more information, call 814-454-1813 ext 0.

Holy Trinity Youth Program
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church located at 643 West 17th Street in Erie hosts youth programs every Tuesday and Wednesday. Basketball and kick ball programs are offered for children in grades 1 through 8 every Tuesday from 3:30 until 5 p.m. Basketball programs are also offered on Wednesdays for young people ages 6 through 11 at 5:30 p.m., and for ages 12 through 18 at 6:30 p.m. Free dinners for youths and adults, a clothes closet, and a food pantry are also available. For more information, call Pastor Karen Lundwall at 814-452-3518.


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