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The theatre and community arts center hosts a free two-day event of theatre, music, poetry, and more

John Patrick Shanley's monologues examine things that haunt us

One-man act ranges from lighthearted to tragic

A frank discussion of the bad and the bourgeois with the resurrected philosopher. Proletarians unite! The Performing Artists Collective Alliance has a little something they'd like you to bourgeois-see. Or, more accurately, someone. Who? Why, none other than 19th century German philosopher, economist, and socialist revolutionary Karl Heinrich Marx, in the flesh.

Stepping into CornerBoy Collection, downtown Erie's newest apparel store, customers are greeted with a setting reminiscent of boutiques found in NYC's SOHO and Melrose districts. Located at 1501 State Street, in one of the few, coveted PACA Building storefronts, owner and designer LaMar Owens is determined to bring what he describes as a "different vibe," to Erie.

An historic building downtown is getting some help in getting up to speed with modern regulations. The Performing Arts Collective Alliance, or PACA, is receiving more than $10,000 through a commodore grant to upgrade restrooms to the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act.

The Performing Arts Collective Alliance, PACA, has figured out the plans for a new roof. We spoke directly to the executive director about these plans.

The event will feature five hours of local music streamed on Facebook Live, headlined by pop/R&B/funk cover outfit The Groove in their first virtual performance ever from the PACA Building.

Like many businesses in Erie, non profits are experiencing difficulties applying for the payment protection program.

PACA gives Judas the trial of his life in The Last Days of Judas Iscariot

Playwrights start with a blank page and end with a unique cultivation creativity to be showcased; See the presentation of three creators

This Christmas comedy wraps all your holiday favorites in one show

The Standby is joined by Ghost Pool and others to celebrate the holiday and support Chicago-based profit, Hope For The Day

Surprises can be the outcome when people who meet online try an in-person relationship.

An antique window is back in place in a historic Erie building. As part of a $10,000 restoration project, crews on Monday secured an original beveled, leaded glass window back into the facade of an Erie building on State Street built in 1899.