Flagship Stories

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

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

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

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

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