February is Black History Month, and one Erie native born Luther Manus shares how knowing history, owning up to it and sharing experiences is essential for the future.
The inspiring local painter shines prolifically after imprisonment by Nick Warren
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Antonio Howard is a busy guy. A rapidly rising painter of note, he s also a spoken word artist and has written and published three books. In 2020, the now 44-year-old Erieite completed two public art projects, one that beautified the exterior of the Whole Foods Co-op, and one mural that adorns the wall next to Luther Manus 12th Street Sunoco station. He was recently selected to provide the art for two City of Erie bandwagons, , which are regularly deployed at more than 40 events each year. After being awarded Erie Arts & Culture s Emerging Artist Fellowship in 2019, he is now an artist in residence with the organization, helping to re-envision bikeways and public spaces around the city. He s a member of this year s Jefferson Leadership Academy, and his artwork is currently being exhibited at Gannon s Waldron Campus Center, including a p
2020 Monolithic in Its Challenge But Erie demonstrates resourcefulness, resilience to carry on by Matt Swanseger
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Even before mysterious monoliths began surfacing around the world, life this year had felt alien. But despite historic challenges and disruptions to our status quo, Erieites were among the human lifeforms who found ways to adapt and persevere during what some may call 2020: A Suck Odyssey.
So.what y all wearing when the aliens get here? Surely you ve heard about all the monoliths popping up lately the tall, shiny columns shaped like Toblerone bars that have been spotted in Utah, Romania, California, and Texas? Well, that seems to me like a sign they ll be here any day now, so at the very least we d better be wearing a smile and can-do attitude because after this latest round of shutdowns, many of us may very well be looking at our next employers.