Flagship Stories welcomes Patrick Fisher, executive director of Erie Arts & Culture. Our conversation travels from Patrick’s early concerts at Forward Hall and The Hangout, to his prior life in Alaska, to being a successful arts administrator in the region. As always, we end with his personal “Tour of Erie.”
Flagship Stories is hosted by Chris Lantinen (Digital Media Coordinator, NWPA Innovation Beehive Network) and Nick Warren (Managing Editor, Erie Reader). We tell the essential stories of the Flagship City: Erie, Pennsylvania. Email us at Flagshiperie@gmail.com.
Links
Methodist Towers mural (https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2019/10/08/mural-complete-at-methodist-towers/2571226007/)
Andre Jones (Rabbit 3) (http://www.whoisandrejones.com/rabbit31)
Erie Arts & Culture (https://www.erieartsandculture.org/)
Esther's Piñata Shop (https://www.instagram.com/estherspinatashop/?hl=en)
Purrista Cat Cafe (https://www.purristacatcafe.com/)
Primo Tailors (https://www.instagram.com/primotailors/?hl=en)
Kraus Department Store (part of "Tour of Erie") (https://www.krausdeptstore.com/)
Patrick Fisher (40 Under 40) (https://www.eriereader.com/article/eries-40-under-40-class-of-2020/patrick-fisher)
Career and Dreams — Erie (https://careeranddreams.org/)
Credits
Host: Chris Lantinen
Host: Nick Warren
Music: Nick Warren
Art: Scott Gladd
Editing: Chris Lantinen
Photo in Episode Art: Erie Arts and Culture
22 Mar 2022
Armando Reyes (Lake Erie Woodworks)
Flagship Stories welcomes Armando Reyes, owner of Lake Erie Woodworks (https://www.lakeeriewoodworks.com/) and Lake Erie Drumworks (https://www.lakeeriedrumworks.com/lakeeriedrumworks). Our conversation hits on Armando's origins in Chicago, his life in a punk band, and eventually moving to Erie and starting up his business. As always, we end with his personal "Tour of Erie."
Flagship Stories is hosted by Chris Lantinen (Digital Media Coordinator, NWPA Innovation Beehive Network) and Nick Warren (Managing Editor, Erie Reader). We tell the essential stories of the Flagship City: Erie, Pennsylvania. Email us at Flagshiperie@gmail.com.
Links
Armando's "40 Under 40" (https://www.eriereader.com/article/eries-40-under-40-class-of-2020/armando-reyes)
Sin Orden (Armando's band) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-SfZ8GhAic)
Chroma Guild (https://www.erieartsandculture.org/programs-and-services/capacity-building/chroma-guild/)
Lake Erie School of Woodworking (https://www.lakeeriewoodworks.com/lake-erie-school-of-woodworking)
Erie Reader — Can't Miss Dishes 2022 (https://www.eriereader.com/article/a-few-of-our-favorite-cant-miss-dishes)
Erie Reader — State of the Plate (https://www.eriereader.com/article/state-of-the-plate-in-erie)
Erie Reader — New Brick House Coffee Owners Percolate Plans (https://www.eriereader.com/article/new-brick-house-coffee-owners-percolate-plans-)
Credits
Host: Chris Lantinen
Host: Nick Warren
Music: Nick Warren
Art: Scott Gladd
Editing: Chris Lantinen
Research: Thomas Taylor
Photo in Episode Art: Jessica Hunter, courtesy Erie Reader
11 Feb 2022
Dena Rupp (Purrista Cat Café)
Flagship Stories welcomes Dena Rupp, owner of the brand new Purrista Cat Café in Erie (grand opening is Feb. 14th). Our conversation hits on how Dena came to love animals, her journey through mental health struggles, the logistics of a cat cafe, plus Dena's personal "Tour of Erie."
Flagship Stories is hosted by Chris Lantinen (Digital Media Coordinator, NWPA Innovation Beehive Network (https://www.nwpabeehive.com/)) and Nick Warren (Managing Editor, Erie Reader (https://www.eriereader.com/)). It aims to tell the essential stories of the Flagship City: Erie, Pennsylvania. Email us at Flagshiperie@gmail.com.
Links
Compilation of Erie Terminology (https://apnews.com/article/dc8112edf2d74a67b8027d064a6a59fa)
Flagship City Press (https://flagshipcitypress.com/shop)
Purrista Cat Café (https://www.purristacatcafe.com/)
Local Lovin Events (https://www.facebook.com/LocalLovinErie/)
Best of Erie Winners (https://www.eriereader.com/article/2021-best-of-erie-winners-and-finalists)
Read "Meet Martha Higgins" (https://www.eriereader.com/article/meet-martha-higgins)
Read "A Dash of Salt" (https://www.eriereader.com/article/a-dash-of-salt-makes-any-recipe-flavaful)
Credits
Host: Chris Lantinen
Host: Nick Warren
Music: Nick Warren
Art: Scott Gladd
Editing: Chris Lantinen
Photo in Episode Art: Michaela Kessler
13 Dec 2021
Kristen Santiago (Gone Local)
Flagship Stories welcomes Kristen Santiago, owner of Gone Local (https://gonelocalerie.com/) and business consultant within the Erie region (interview begins at 11-minute mark). Our conversation hits on the origins of Gone Local, the current supply chain issues, investing in your mental health (especially during the pandemic), and the ongoing branding of Erie. Stick around for Kristen's book recommendations, plus her "Tour of Erie."
Flagship Stories is hosted by Chris Lantinen (Digital Media Coordinator, NWPA Innovation Beehive Network (https://www.nwpabeehive.com/)) and Nick Warren (Managing Editor, Erie Reader (https://www.eriereader.com/)). It aims to tell the essential stories of the Flagship City: Erie, Pennsylvania. Email us at Flagshiperie@gmail.com.
Links
Compilation of Erie Terminology (https://apnews.com/article/dc8112edf2d74a67b8027d064a6a59fa)
Flagship City Press (https://flagshipcitypress.com/shop)
Additional List of Erie Makers (https://www.erieartsandculture.org/blog/youre-invited-join-us-for-the-western-pa-maker-market)
North Coast Pennants (https://www.instagram.com/northcoastpennants/)
Sacred Ayla Tea (Article) (https://www.eriereader.com/article/steeped-in-intuition)
Larry's Central Market (Article) (https://www.eriereader.com/article/the-generational-legacy-of-larrys-central-market-an-anchor-in-little-italy)
Made in Erie Gift Guide (Article) (https://www.eriereader.com/article/the-2021-made-in-erie-gift-guide)
Credits
Host: Chris Lantinen
Host: Nick Warren
Music: Nick Warren
Art: Scott Gladd
Editing: Chris Lantinen
21 Oct 2021
John C. Lyons (Eerie Horror Fest)
Flagship Stories welcomes John C. Lyons, the director of programming at the Film Society of Northwestern Pennsylvania (https://filmsocietynwpa.org/) and the Festival Director for the newly revived Eerie Horror Fest (http://www.eeriehorrorfest.com/).
The conversation hits on the Fest’s 2021 lineup (beginning Oct. 27), John’s personal journey to appreciating the horror genre, and the overall film culture in Erie.
Flagship Stories is hosted by Chris Lantinen (Digital Media Coordinator, NWPA Innovation Beehive Network) and Nick Warren (Managing Editor, Erie Reader). It aims to tell the essential stories of the Flagship City: Erie, Pennsylvania.
Links
Erie Reader — Pick one up (https://www.eriereader.com/distribution)
"Axe Murder Hollow" article in the Reader (https://www.eriereader.com/article/exhuming-the-hollow)
John’s IMDB (so you can track Nick’s puns) ( https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1603187/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)
Julia Ducournau Name Pronunciation (Director of “Raw” and “Titane”) ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovSSDPKE1fE)
Credits
Host: Chris Lantinen
Host: Nick Warren
Music: Nick Warren
Art: Scott Gladd
Producer: Thomas Taylor
24 Sept 2021
Laura Domencic (Executive Director, Erie Art Museum)
Flagship Stories kicks off with Laura Domencic, the new executive director of the Erie Art Museum. The conversation touches on Laura’s history in the arts, how the Erie landmark is evolving its virtual and digital programming, and overall museum trends. Check out the museum’s newest exhibitions by Béatrice Lebreton, David King, and John Eric Steiner.
Flagship Stories is hosted by Chris Lantinen (Digital Media Coordinator, NWPA Innovation Beehive Network) and Nick Warren (Managing Editor, Erie Reader). It aims to tell the essential stories of the Flagship City: Erie, Pennsylvania.
Links
Erie Art Museum (https://erieartmuseum.org/)
Art Vision: “A Vibrant Future for Our Community” (https://erieartmuseum.org/art-vision/) (the Art Museum's event on Sept. 25)
LauraDomencic.com (https://www.lauradomencic.com/)
Erie Reader (https://www.eriereader.com/)
NWPA Innovation Beehive Network (https://www.nwpabeehive.com/)
Buzz, Generated Podcast (https://open.spotify.com/show/6QbJZdMD3T7rT39JJkJYAp?si=c122d9bb659b42ee)
Credits
Host: Chris Lantinen
Host: Nick Warren
Music: Nick Warren
Art: Scott Gladd
Research: Julia Carden
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