The Art Center, 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. www.butlerartcenter.org. 724-283-6922. Butler. St., Main S. 344 Center, Art The
107 College Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. 724-284-8505. Butler. Dr., College 107
*events lasting more than one day one than more lasting *events choices about composition, color and style. $20. 6:30-8:30 PM. Register by October 15. 15. October by Register PM. 6:30-8:30 $20. style. and color composition, about choices
Brothers. Burrito Flying the and Young Neil of sounds the to Nelson Willie and Jones
photos as a guide to create a one-of-a-kind acrylic painting. Tips will be given on on given be will Tips painting. acrylic one-of-a-kind a create to guide a as photos
music from Rob and Tom as they perform songs from country greats like George George like greats country from songs perform they as Tom and Rob from music
Oct. 19: Photo Inspired Paintings Workshop. Workshop. Paintings Inspired Photo 19: Oct.
Students use one of their own own their of one use Students
Oct. 30: Grand ‘Ole Radio at Succop Theater. Theater. Succop at Radio ‘Ole Grand 30: Oct. Enjoy an afternoon of acoustic acoustic of afternoon an Enjoy www.nicolettesshop.com. www.nicolettesshop.com.
Main St., Evans City. www.thelivingdeadweekend.com. City. Evans St., Main
724-368-1100. Portersville. Hwy., Perry 1263 Gifts, Specialty & Shop Tailor
Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. 412-963-6100. Butler. Rd., Airport
is a pet item donated to the Butler County Humane Society. 2-4 PM. EDCO Park, 154 W. W. 154 Park, EDCO PM. 2-4 Society. Humane County Butler the to donated item pet a is
will be elegant fall/white pumpkin and potted lavender. $39. 6 PM. Nicolette's Nicolette's PM. 6 $39. lavender. potted and pumpkin fall/white elegant be will
member, $10/nonmember, under 2 is free. 6:30 PM, 7 PM and 7:30 PM start. 185 W. W. 185 start. PM 7:30 and PM 7 PM, 6:30 free. is 2 under $10/nonmember, member,
Oct. 16: Pet Walk of The Living Dead. Dead. Living The of Walk Pet 16: Oct.
Pet costume contest and parade. Entry fee fee Entry parade. and contest costume Pet
*Every Sunday: Mixed Media Paint, Gather and Sip. Sip. and Gather Paint, Media Mixed Sunday: *Every A few of the subjects subjects the of few A
provided. Come in costume for twice the fun. Rain or shine. Registration required. $6/ required. Registration shine. or Rain fun. the twice for costume in Come provided.
724-452-7341. www.harmonymuseum.org. www.harmonymuseum.org. 724-452-7341.
Flying Squirrel, go batty with Little Brown Bat, and more. Crafts and refreshments refreshments and Crafts more. and Bat, Brown Little with batty go Squirrel, Flying
www.nicolettesshop.com.
Harmony. St., Mercer 218 Hall, Stewart PM. AM-1:30 9 suggested. Reservations
on our trails, hear stories from a Great Horned Owl, observe the acrobatics of the the of acrobatics the observe Owl, Horned Great a from stories hear trails, our on
Nicolette’s Tailor Shop & Specialty Gifts, 1263 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-368-1100. 724-368-1100. Portersville. Hwy., Perry 1263 Gifts, Specialty & Shop Tailor Nicolette’s
and regular pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, maple syrup, fruit, beverages. beverages. fruit, syrup, maple sausage, eggs, scrambled pancakes, regular and
Oct. 29: Creatures of the Night at Succop Nature Park. Park. Nature Succop at Night the of Creatures 29: Oct. Fireflies guide you you guide Fireflies
and creating. For ages 7-14. Guided activity and pizza provided. $35. 6-8:30 PM. PM. 6-8:30 $35. provided. pizza and activity Guided 7-14. ages For creating. and
Oct. 16: Harmony Museum’s annual Pumpkin Pancake Brunch. Brunch. Pancake Pumpkin annual Museum’s Harmony 16: Oct. Pumpkin Pumpkin
you want a date night, girls night or alone time? This event will have them eating eating them have will event This time? alone or night girls night, date a want you 724-742-0400. thestrandtheater.org. 724-742-0400.
Ln., Butler. 724-865-2161. www.lutherlyn.com. 724-865-2161. Butler. Ln., *Every 1st & 3rd Friday: Kids Friday Activities Night at Nicolette’s. Nicolette’s. at Night Activities Friday Kids Friday: 3rd & 1st *Every Do Do a new Netflix special. 6 PM & 9 PM. The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. Zelienople. St., Main N. 119 Theater, Strand The PM. 9 & PM 6 special. Netflix new a
and take” craft projects. Sat. 10 AM-5 PM. Sun. 11 AM-4 PM. $5. Lutherlyn, 500 Lutherlyn Lutherlyn 500 Lutherlyn, $5. PM. AM-4 11 Sun. PM. AM-5 10 Sat. projects. craft take” and Oct. 29: Willie Barcena at The Strand. Strand. The at Barcena Willie 29: Oct.
Come see the national comedian with with comedian national the see Come
724-766-4426. www.shubrew.com. 724-766-4426.
demonstrations throughout the day, vendor mall, Chinese auction, raffle quilts, “make “make quilts, raffle auction, Chinese mall, vendor day, the throughout demonstrations
Zelienople. St., Main S. 210 Food, & Ales Handcrafted ShuBrew PM. 8-10 1078 Prospect Rd., Evans City. 724-789-9567. www.soergelhollow.com. 724-789-9567. City. Evans Rd., Prospect 1078
quilts and quilting. All proceeds will benefit the Lutherlyn Campership Fund. Quilting Quilting Fund. Campership Lutherlyn the benefit will proceeds All quilting. and quilts
awarded each night. Teams are limited to four players each. Must be 21 or older. older. or 21 be Must each. players four to limited are Teams night. each awarded be joining us with freshly-made donuts. Lunch will be available for purchase. 8 AM-3 PM. PM. AM-3 8 purchase. for available be will Lunch donuts. freshly-made with us joining be
*Oct. 15-16: “America the Beautiful” Quilt Show. Show. Quilt Beautiful” the “America 15-16: *Oct. Enjoy a weekend display of of display weekend a Enjoy
categories guaranteed to make you laugh. First and second place prizes are are prizes place second and First laugh. you make to guaranteed categories in the hills of Butler County with over 20 vendors and local craftspeople. The Amish will will Amish The craftspeople. local and vendors 20 over with County Butler of hills the in
$10/nonmember. 347 Kepple Rd., Sarver. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. 412-963-6100. Sarver. Rd., Kepple 347 $10/nonmember. *Every Wednesday: Trivia Night at ShuBrew. ShuBrew. at Night Trivia Wednesday: *Every Six rounds of various trivia trivia various of rounds Six Oct. 29: The Barn at Soergel Hollow Fall Craft and Vendor Show. Show. Vendor and Craft Fall Hollow Soergel at Barn The 29: Oct. Enjoy a day day a Enjoy
$6/member, PM. 7 ages. all for Appropriate trails. the on them for search then
Succop Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-443-7391. www.greaterharmony.org. 724-443-7391. Butler. Dr., College 107 Theater, Succop
St., Butler. 724-283-6922. www.butlerartcenter.org. 724-283-6922. Butler. St., Oct. 15: Owl Prowl at Todd Nature Reserve. Reserve. Nature Todd at Prowl Owl 15: Oct. Learn about our local owls inside, inside, owls local our about Learn
located at 1091 Pittsburgh Rd., Valencia. 4 PM. $15/presale, $18/door, $5/student. $5/student. $18/door, $15/presale, PM. 4 Valencia. Rd., Pittsburgh 1091 at located needed. $2/member, $4/non-member. 10 AM-12 PM. The Art Center, 344 S. Main Main S. 344 Center, Art The PM. AM-12 10 $4/non-member. $2/member, needed.
Portersville. 724-445-7088. www.nicolettesshop.com. 724-445-7088. Portersville.
our 40th anniversary. Afterglow event for $17 advance sale only at Glade Run Church, Church, Run Glade at only sale advance $17 for event Afterglow anniversary. 40th our
a portrait or drawing your fellow students. All levels welcome. No registration registration No welcome. levels All students. fellow your drawing or portrait a
and three 5 x 7 #140 sheets of watercolor paper. $55. 9:30-11 AM. 1263 Perry Hwy., Hwy., Perry 1263 AM. 9:30-11 $55. paper. watercolor of sheets #140 7 x 5 three and
Oct. 29: 40th Anniversary of Greater Harmony Chorus. Chorus. Harmony Greater of Anniversary 40th 29: Oct. Come celebrate celebrate Come *Every Wednesday: Open Portrait Group with a Live Model. Model. Live a with Group Portrait Open Wednesday: *Every Practice Practice
a beautiful completed project. Includes a watercolor paint set, various size brushes, brushes, size various set, paint watercolor a Includes project. completed beautiful a
Weekly Happenings Happenings Weekly www.11thframebarandgrille.com.
Oct. 15: Intermediate Watercolor Class at Nicolette’s. Nicolette’s. at Class Watercolor Intermediate 15: Oct. Paint and take home home take and Paint
entertainment! 9:30 PM-1:30 AM. 540 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-8630. 724-283-8630. Butler. Rd., Hill Fairground 540 AM. PM-1:30 9:30 entertainment!
724-738-4964. www.oldstonehousePA.org. 724-738-4964. Spooky, sexy, or most creative… It's your choice. Win prizes and enjoy live live enjoy and prizes Win choice. your It's creative… most or sexy, Spooky,
Rock. Slippery Hwy., Flynn William 2856 PM. AM-2 10 parlor. house the in together *Oct. 28-29: 11th Frame Bar and Grille Annual Halloween Bash. Bash. Halloween Annual Grille and Bar Frame 11th 28-29: *Oct. 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. 412-963-6100. Butler. Rd., Airport W. 185
fields will provide the raw materials for our cooks at the hearth. We will enjoy the meal meal the enjoy will We hearth. the at cooks our for materials raw the provide will fields
Park, Nature Succop $15/nonmember. $12/member. PM. 2-4 home. take to product
Butler. 724-283-8630. www.familybowlaway.com. 724-283-8630. Butler.
comes early as we prepare our annual harvest dinner. The orchards, gardens and and gardens orchards, The dinner. harvest annual our prepare we as early comes cal uses of native plants in healing. We will then create a natural plant-based skin care care skin plant-based natural a create then will We healing. in plants native of uses cal
talent you’ll want to explore. Register online. 7-9 PM. $35. 540 Fairground Hill Rd., Rd., Hill Fairground 540 $35. PM. 7-9 online. Register explore. to want you’ll talent
Oct. 15: Fall Harvest Dinner at The Old Stone House Museum. House Stone Old The at Dinner Harvest Fall 15: Oct. Thanksgiving Thanksgiving
Oct. 9: Natural Skincare and Medicinal Plants Workshop. Workshop. Plants Medicinal and Skincare Natural 9: Oct. - histori the Explore
enthusiastic local artists. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and a new found found new a and creation one-of-a-kind a with leave You’ll artists. local enthusiastic
BuffaloCreekHalfMarathon. and sales, and lots of food. 724-452-5571. fallfestival.zelie.us. 724-452-5571. food. of lots and sales, and your favorite beverage and enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and and experienced our with instruction step-by-step enjoy and beverage favorite your
experience. 9 AM. 313 N. Pike Rd., Sarver. www.runsignup.com/Race/PA/SARVER/ Sarver. Rd., Pike N. 313 AM. 9 experience. Oct. 27: Painting with a Twist at Family Bowlaway. Bowlaway. Family at Twist a with Painting 27: Oct. activities, toy tractors/hobby show, shops, sidewalk sales, historical tours, art exhibits exhibits art tours, historical sales, sidewalk shops, show, tractors/hobby toy activities, Invite your friends, sip sip friends, your Invite
best times. Spectacular fall foliage makes our course one of the most scenic you will will you scenic most the of one course our makes foliage fall Spectacular times. best
antiques, crafters, free rides in a horse-drawn trolley wagon, chili cook-off, kids kids cook-off, chili wagon, trolley horse-drawn a in rides free crafters, antiques,
724-742-0400. thestrandtheater.org. 724-742-0400.
with a slight uphill grade near the end allows many finishers to run their personal personal their run to finishers many allows end the near grade uphill slight a with
meal. Music, food, historic encampments, farmers’ market, pony rides, farm pets, pets, farm rides, pony market, farmers’ encampments, historic food, Music, meal.
Zelienople. St., Main N. Theater,119 Strand The $25/VIP. $15/reserve. PM. 6:30
Trail. Trail. Majority of the course is on a crushed limestone surface. Our downhill course course downhill Our surface. limestone crushed a on is course the of Majority
*Oct. 8-9: Zelie/Harmony Fall Festival. Festival. Fall Zelie/Harmony 8-9: *Oct. Enjoy shopping our stores or a relaxing relaxing a or stores our shopping Enjoy
Greene. Jeremy and Protest The guests special by joined be will They Down.
Oct. 15: Buffalo Creek Half Marathon on The Butler-Freeport Community Community Butler-Freeport The on Marathon Half Creek Buffalo 15: Oct.
events and countless viral videos, and it’s been a productive decade for Decyfer Decyfer for decade productive a been it’s and videos, viral countless and events www.nicolettesshop.com. 724-445-7088. Portersville. Hwy., Perry 1263
www.thelivingdeadweekend.com. www.thelivingdeadweekend.com. three top selling albums, seven chart-topping singles, songs in major sporting sporting major in songs singles, chart-topping seven albums, selling top three $25. PM. AM-12 10 provided. materials All techniques. watercolor Simple bookmark.
visit the movie location, it’s a five minute drive from Main Street. Street. Main from drive minute five a it’s location, movie the visit Oct. 23: Decyfer Down at The Strand. Strand. The at Down Decyfer 23: Oct. Nicolette's. at Class Watercolor Basic 8: Oct. Take Grammy and Dove nominations, nominations, Dove and Grammy Take beautiful a home take and Paint
Main Street. Night of the Living Dead starts out in Evans City Cemetery. If you want to to want you If Cemetery. City Evans in out starts Dead Living the of Night Street. Main
724-738-2018. www.sru.edu. 724-738-2018. Fall Festival. Free. 11 AM-8 PM. Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. 724-452-0539. Harmony. PM. AM-8 11 Free. Festival. Fall
locations around Evans City including EDCO Park and The Living Dead Museum on on Museum Dead Living The and Park EDCO including City Evans around locations
$18/youth, $8/SRU student. University Union MPR, 103 Central Loop, Slippery Rock. Rock. Slippery Loop, Central 103 MPR, Union University student. $8/SRU $18/youth, face painting, ghost walks and more. Held in conjunction with the Zelienople-Harmony Zelienople-Harmony the with conjunction in Held more. and walks ghost painting, face
*Oct. 14-16: The Living Dead Weekend. Weekend. Dead Living The 14-16: *Oct. There will be lots happening at various various at happening lots be will There
bring Julliard-honed chops to Nashville-styled music-making. $22/adult, $20/senior, $20/senior, $22/adult, music-making. Nashville-styled to chops Julliard-honed bring Assoc. All day event with live music, trick-or-treat, a scavenger hunt, costume contests, contests, costume hunt, scavenger a trick-or-treat, music, live with event day All Assoc.
Post 778, 150 Legion Memorial Ln., Lyndora. 724-282-0123. www.maridon.org. 724-282-0123. Lyndora. Ln., Memorial Legion 150 778, Post Oct. 8: Sleepy Hollow Festival - Harmony. Harmony. - Festival Hollow Sleepy 8: Oct. the Love Song” was recently released and showcased on PBS. These virtuosic siblings siblings virtuosic These PBS. on showcased and released recently was Song” Love the Sponsored by the Harmony Business Business Harmony the by Sponsored
by The Maridon Museum. Call the Maridon for reservations. 5:30 PM. American Legion Legion American PM. 5:30 reservations. for Maridon the Call Museum. Maridon The by of musicians who combine technical skill with exhilarating showmanship. “The Art of of Art “The showmanship. exhilarating with skill technical combine who musicians of
Harmony. 724-452-9204. harmonybusinessassociation.com. 724-452-9204. Harmony.
Oct. 14: Dial ‘M’ for Mother - A Murder Mystery Dinner. Dinner. Mystery Murder A - Mother for ‘M’ Dial 14: Oct. A Hitchcock parody parody Hitchcock A Oct. 23: Annie Moses Band at SRU. SRU. at Band Moses Annie 23: Oct. A brilliant blend of folk and classical family family classical and folk of blend brilliant A
will be open during their normal business hours. 8 AM-2 PM. Main and Mercer Streets, Streets, Mercer and Main PM. AM-2 8 hours. business normal their during open be will
plus 100-Lap Enduro. 313 N. Pike Rd., Sarver. 724-353-1511. www.lernerville.com. 724-353-1511. Sarver. Rd., Pike N. 313 Enduro. 100-Lap plus 724-794-6011 www.visitpaparks.com. 724-794-6011 for Kids booth. Flea-tique vendors will be located in the town square. Local businesses businesses Local square. town the in located be will vendors Flea-tique booth. Kids for
Late Models, DIRTcar Open Sportsman/Stocks UMP E-Mods, RUSH (crate) Mods, 4 Cylinders, Cylinders, 4 Mods, (crate) RUSH E-Mods, UMP Sportsman/Stocks Open DIRTcar Models, Late Oct. 8: Fall Flea-Tique. Flea-Tique. Fall 8: Oct. Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., prairie side near the pavilion, Slippery Rock. Rock. Slippery pavilion, the near side prairie Rd., Prospect 2951 Center, Education Flea market, local artisans, vintage items, antiques, Ride Ride antiques, items, vintage artisans, local market, Flea
Lernerville. Lernerville. DIRTcar Sprints, DIRTcar Late Models, DIRTcar Big Block Mods RUSH (crate) (crate) RUSH Mods Block Big DIRTcar Models, Late DIRTcar Sprints, DIRTcar purification and more. $50. overnight Sat. 9 AM to Sun. 1 PM. Jennings Environmental Environmental Jennings PM. 1 Sun. to AM 9 Sat. overnight $50. more. and purification
myzeliepark.org.
*Oct. 13-15: 8th annual DIRTcar Round Up Steel City Stampede at at Stampede City Steel Up Round DIRTcar annual 8th 13-15: *Oct. Country Trail. Learn planning and packing, explore the trail, tips on navigation, navigation, on tips trail, the explore packing, and planning Learn Trail. Country
and 7-10 PM. Zelienople Community Park, S. Division St., Zelienople. 724-452-0231. 724-452-0231. Zelienople. St., Division S. Park, Community Zelienople PM. 7-10 and
adult) and up join experienced state park staff for a guided trip along the North North the along trip guided a for staff park state experienced join up and adult)
Maridon Museum, 322 N. McKean St., Butler. 724-282-0123. www.maridon.org. 724-282-0123. Butler. St., McKean N. 322 Museum, Maridon session (beer tasting and concert admission) or $10 concert admission only. 3-6 PM PM 3-6 only. admission concert $10 or admission) concert and tasting (beer session
*Oct. 22-23: Intro to Beginner Backpacking for Women. Women. for Backpacking Beginner to Intro 22-23: *Oct. Age 16 (with (with 16 Age
life stages and exhibit of beautiful photographs/art, some of which will be for sale. 7-9 PM. PM. 7-9 sale. for be will which of some photographs/art, beautiful of exhibit and stages life of Life and ShuBrew. Jam with a concert line up. Tickets available on Eventbrite. $40/ Eventbrite. on available Tickets up. line concert a with Jam ShuBrew. and Life of
Oct. 8: Zelie on Tap. Tap. on Zelie 8: Oct. Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. thestrandtheater.org. 724-742-0400. Zelienople. St., Main N. 119 Theater, Monarch butterflies for seven years. Join us for a PowerPoint presentation of the Monarch’s Monarch’s the of presentation PowerPoint a for us Join years. seven for butterflies Monarch Sip craft beer, munch with Best Eats and Treats, Voodoo, Wok Wok Voodoo, Treats, and Eats Best with munch beer, craft Sip
$25/limited or obstructed view, $30/‘Tis The Season subscribers. 8 PM. The Strand Strand The PM. 8 subscribers. Season The $30/‘Tis view, obstructed or $25/limited Butler Garden Club and a professional photographer who has been raising and releasing releasing and raising been has who photographer professional a and Club Garden Butler
State Park, 195 Park Rd., Prospect. 724-368-8811. www.3mjc.org. www.3mjc.org. 724-368-8811. Prospect. Rd., Park 195 Park, State
Oct. 13: Butler Butterfly Lady at the Maridon. Maridon. the at Lady Butterfly Butler 13: Oct. seating, $35/reserved toes. your tapping and aisles the in rolling you have Kimberly is a member of the the of member a is Kimberly
Volunteers operate the engine and answer your questions. Free. 11 AM-5 PM. Moraine Moraine PM. AM-5 11 Free. questions. your answer and engine the operate Volunteers
inspired by those last night fright fests hosted by the likes of Chilly Bill and Elvira, will will Elvira, and Bill Chilly of likes the by hosted fests fright night last those by inspired
Saxonburg, 220 W. Main St., Saxonburg. 724-352-4200. www.hotelsaxonburg.com. 724-352-4200. Saxonburg. St., Main W. 220 Saxonburg, will be open for visitors to hear, see, and smell the industry that powered this region. region. this powered that industry the smell and see, hear, to visitors for open be will
*Oct. 21-22: Chiller Theatre, The Musical. The Theatre, Chiller 21-22: *Oct. This music and comedy revue, revue, comedy and music This
including Hotel Saxonburg. 3:30 PM. Tickets available with cash or check at Hotel Hotel at check or cash with available Tickets PM. 3:30 Saxonburg. Hotel including in operation! The Bessemer Gas Engine and Marshall-Barr No. 19 oil well equipment equipment well oil 19 No. Marshall-Barr and Engine Gas Bessemer The operation! in
Oct. 8: Muddy Creek Oil Field Demonstration. Demonstration. Field Oil Creek Muddy 8: Oct. Dvorak Symphony No. 6. 8 PM. 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu. www.bc3.edu. 724-284-8505. Butler. Dr., College 107 PM. 8 6. No. Symphony Dvorak includes all taxes and gratuities, and servings from seven local shops and restaurants, restaurants, and shops local seven from servings and gratuities, and taxes all includes Come see a restored oil well well oil restored a see Come
Oct. 12: Progressive Dinner in Saxonburg. Saxonburg. in Dinner Progressive 12: Oct. Broadway-style talent. Brahm’s Hungarian Dances, Bartok’s Romanian Dances and and Dances Romanian Bartok’s Dances, Hungarian Brahm’s talent. Broadway-style The menu is a fall flavors theme. $55 $55 theme. flavors fall a is menu The
415 S. Eberhart Rd., Butler. 724-283-3430. http://butlertwp.org/preston-park. 724-283-3430. Butler. Rd., Eberhart S. 415
with Slavic roots. Come enjoy the romance of traditional dance and the sound of local local of sound the and dance traditional of romance the enjoy Come roots. Slavic with
Portersville. 724-368-9185. www.morainepreservationfund.org. 724-368-9185. Portersville. Park, Preston PM. 1 Building. Township Butler the at Marcie contact information,
Oct. 21: Rhapsodic Performance at Succop Theater. Theater. Succop at Performance Rhapsodic 21: Oct. A dance-like program program dance-like A
more. Light refreshments will be served. 9 AM. Call for reservations. 118 N. Shore Dr., Dr., Shore N. 118 reservations. for Call AM. 9 served. be will refreshments Light more. ½ hours and involve a lot of walking. Guests are encouraged to dress appropriately. For For appropriately. dress to encouraged are Guests walking. of lot a involve and hours ½
Oct. 8: Guided Tour/Hike at Preston Park. Preston at Tour/Hike Guided 8: Oct. supervision. 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. www.butlerartcenter.org. 724-283-6922. Butler. St., Main S. 344 supervision. Arthur looking for Great Blue Herons, Green Herons, Osprey, Vultures, Bald Eagles and and Eagles Bald Vultures, Osprey, Herons, Green Herons, Blue Great for looking Arthur The tours last approximately 2 to 2 2 to 2 approximately last tours The
Oct. 12: Birdwatchers Cruise on Lake Arthur. Arthur. Lake on Cruise Birdwatchers 12: Oct. gallery serves a young audience and is drug, alcohol, and violence free with adult adult with free violence and alcohol, drug, is and audience young a serves gallery Join other birders as we tour Lake Lake tour we as birders other Join
724-283-6922. butlerartcenter.org. 724-283-6922.
Oct. 21: Underground Band Night at The Art Center. Center. Art The at Night Band Underground 21: Oct. The underground underground The
Slippery Rock. 724-368-8811. www.visitpaparks.com. 724-368-8811. Rock. Slippery Signups are recommended, but walk-ins welcome. $10. 1-3 PM. 344 S. Main St., Butler. Butler. St., Main S. 344 PM. 1-3 $10. welcome. walk-ins but recommended, are Signups
Pre-registration required. 1-4 PM. Meet at Moraine State Park, Upper 528 Boat Launch, Launch, Boat 528 Upper Park, State Moraine at Meet PM. 1-4 required. Pre-registration YMCA, 2001 Ehrman Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-452-9122. www.bcfymca.org. 724-452-9122. Twp. Cranberry Rd., Ehrman 2001 YMCA, seasonal project for kids and families. All ages welcome, parent or adult must stay. stay. must adult or parent welcome, ages All families. and kids for project seasonal
Oct. 8: Family Art Afternoons at the Art Center. Center. Art the at Afternoons Art Family 8: Oct. nied by an adult. Kayak and gear provided, or bring your own. Life jackets required. required. jackets Life own. your bring or provided, gear and Kayak adult. an by nied to Trick ‘or Treat this year. 5:45-8 PM. Registration required. Rose E. Schneider Family Family Schneider E. Rose required. Registration PM. 5:45-8 year. this Treat ‘or Trick to Drop in each month for a a for month each in Drop
Oct. 21: YMCA Trunk or Treat. Treat. or Trunk YMCA 21: Oct. - accompa be must 18 under up, and 12 Ages fall. of colors the into look a for paddle Join us for a fun and safe way for the little ones ones little the for way safe and fun a for us Join
290 Home Ave., Saxonburg. 724-352-4810. www.southbutlerlibrary.org. 724-352-4810. Saxonburg. Ave., Home 290
Oct. 12: Fall Foliage Kayak Float. Float. Kayak Foliage Fall 12: Oct. Join the park naturalist for an interpretive kayak kayak interpretive an for naturalist park the Join
Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4386. www.cranberrytownship.org. 724-779-4386. Twp. Cranberry fee but games are free. 4-9 PM. Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Grounds, Grounds, Carnival Company Fire Volunteer Saxonburg PM. 4-9 free. are games but fee
is required. 6-8 PM. $9. Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Rd., Rd., Rochester 2525 Center, Municipal Township Cranberry $9. PM. 6-8 required. is through BC3. 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-284-8501. www.bc3.edu. 724-284-8501. Butler. Dr., College 107 BC3. through Admission organizations. community and beverages food, decorations, fall products,
Halloween costume! Perfect for kids ages 1-8, but all are welcome. Pre-registration Pre-registration welcome. are all but 1-8, ages kids for Perfect costume! Halloween tices and how to identify and select oil. Materials fee due at the class. 6-9 PM. Register Register PM. 6-9 class. the at due fee Materials oil. select and identify to how and tices specialty artists, including vendors Local hour. amateur with groups local by music
Oct. 8: Family Fun Festival. Festival. Fun Family 8: Oct. games, enjoy some munchies and choose your perfect pumpkin, all in your your in all pumpkin, perfect your choose and munchies some enjoy games, - prac production about Learn oil. olive virgin extra of world provocative the into Delve Live Library. Community Butler South by Hosted
Oct. 21: Great Pumpkin Festival. Festival. Pumpkin Great 21: Oct. Olive. Enchanted The by Class Change" Oil (Olive) an for "Time 11: Oct. Pick your treats, make a craft, play spirited spirited play craft, a make treats, your Pick
bers, $10/non-members. 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. 412-963-6100. Butler. Rd., Airport W. 185 $10/non-members. bers,
724-353-2100. www.cooperstationrestaurant.com. 724-353-2100. - $6/mem PM. AM-12 10 them. locate to Earth Google use and features glacial unique 724-728-4658. www.cranberryartistsnetwork.com. 724-728-4658.
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Oct. 20: Beer Social at Cooper Station Restaurant. Station Cooper at Social Beer 20: Oct. Exhibit. Art Show $100 The 10: Oct. Park. Nature Succop at Program Glaciation 8: Oct. Four course. Visit our our Visit course. Four 12, Oct. Reception Opening $100. is art All help will program This
BUTLER COUNTY, PA Calendar of Events Event Listing Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 For the latest listings, see www.VisitButlerCounty.com. EVENTS – OCTOBER 2016 *Weekends in Oct.: Cheeseman Fright Farm and Pumpkin Festival. Pumpkin Fest: Sat./Sun. 11 AM-5 PM. $4/hayride, pumpkins extra. Petting zoo, hay jump, concession stand and holiday items. Fright Farm: Fri.-Sun. dark-10 PM. $15-20/ person. Haunted hayride, corn maze and multiple walk-through attractions. 147 Kennedy Rd., Portersville. 724-368-3233. www.cheesemanfarm.com. *Fridays and Saturdays in Oct.: Haunted House and Corn Maze. Come join us for some adult haunting good times in the fields! 7:30-10 PM. The Beacon Hotel, 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-586-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. *Saturdays in Oct.: Fall Foliage Pontoon Cruises on Lake Arthur. Come see Western Pennsylvania’s colorful foliage reflected on the lake. Reservations suggest- ed. 1 and 3 PM. $14/adults, $12/ages 62+, $7/ages 12 and under, free/age 2 and under. 118 North Shore Dr., Portersville. 724-368-9185. www.morainepreservationfund.org. *Saturdays and Sundays in Oct.: Freedom Farms Fall Festival. A variety of fun It’s the little things that activities such as hayrides, a hay maze, pony rides, face painting, contests and more. Local products including wines, chocolate, cheese and Freedom Farms foods. $10. make a getaway great… 11 AM-5 PM. 440 Overbrook Rd., Valencia. 724-307-5464. www.freedomfarmspa.com. *Sundays in Oct.: Petting Zoo and Pony Rides. All ages fun this fall. 1-4 PM. The Taking a selfie with an alpaca… seeing your child’s eyes light Beacon Hotel, 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-596-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. up as you approach carnival rides… holding your sweetheart’s *Oct. 1-2: Portersville Steam Show Fall Fling. Vintage village, saw mill, cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea hand while taking a sunset walk by the lake… that first sip of market, crafts, great food, kids’ pedal tractor pulling, tractors, large traction engines, microbrewed beer. It’s the little things worth visiting for— ice cream, tractor pulls, and a steam building. 9 AM-4 PM. Portersville Steam Show Grounds, 1512 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-285-7038. www.portersvillesteamshow.org. the simple moments that make a big impression for years to *Oct. 1-2, 4-8: Butler Little Theatre presents Vintage Hitchcock. Spies, come. Butler County, Pennsylvania is filled with unexpected murder. Love and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the master of suspense’s films, The Lodger; Sabotage; and curiosities in every season. One of the best parts is – it’s easy The 39 Steps. Triple feature with vintage commercials, live sound effects and musical to get here! The Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-79, I-80 and Routes underscoring. One Howard St., Butler. 724-287-6781. www.bltgroup.org. Oct. 2: Let’s Decorate for Fall Sale at Meridian Station. Gifts 10% to 20% off. 422, 19 and 8 all run through the county. So spend a few Shop for beautiful mums, cornstalks and pumpkins from local growers in our area. Enjoy nights in one of our scenic campgrounds, quaint B&Bs or sampling some of our savory dips and sweet treats. The Meridian Station Gift Shop & Confectionery, 298 Meridian Rd., Butler. 724-482-4436. www.themeridianstation.com. comfortable hotels and expect your getaway to be great! Oct. 2: 23rd annual Chef Tasting Party & Auction. Sample the best in food and beverages by local restaurants, caterers, bakeries, wineries and craft breweries. Ticket and silent auctions. All proceeds benefit Community Care Connections, Inc. 4-7 PM. The Mansion, 141 Mansion Ln., Butler. 724-283-3198. www.communitycareconnect.org. Oct. 2: Happily Ever After Wedding Show. $10/preregister, $15/door. Experience North Pittsburgh’s destination wedding venue and build your dream wedding. Visit the area’s top wedding vendors and have the opportunity to win your dream wedding reception. 1-4 PM. Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4212. www.happilyeverafterweddingshow.eventbrite.com. 310 East Grandview Ave. Oct. 2: OctoBEERfest at The Perfect Piece Home Furnishing. Partnering Zelienople, PA 16063 with ShruBrew to do a beer tasting event at the store. 12-5 PM. 22410 Perry Hwy., 866.856.8444 Jackson Plaza, Zelienople. 724-473-4111. www.theperfectpiecestore.com. www.VisitButlerCounty.com Oct. 4: Live Clothed Drawing. Cranberry Artists Network sponsors a professional clothed model for drawing on the first Tuesday of each month through December. Bring all supplies needed. $10. 6-8 PM. Cranberry Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-728-4658. www.cranberryartistsnetwork.com. Oct. 5: Monthly doTERRA Essential Oil & Art Classes. From 101 classes to make-n-takes. Classes for all ages are planned. Please visit Facebook for class information and to register. Nicolette’s Tailor Shop & Specialty Gifts, 1263 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-368-1100. www.nicolettesshop.com.
*Oct. 7-9: Musical Theatre Guild Presents Into the Woods. “Be careful what Winterfest at Moraine State Park. Photo by: Teri Getsay you wish for” in Stephen Sondeheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired musical. The Baker and his wife wish for a child, Cinderella wishes to attend the King’s Festival, and Jack wishes his cow to give milk. Oct. 7-8 at 7:30 PM. Oct. 9 at 3 PM $17 un- less a subscriber. Succop Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-287-8243. mtgbutler.org. Oct. 8: Cash and Cline at The Strand. A tribute to Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline. Love your Mother! Terry Lee Goffee makes his fourth appearance at The Strand with his wildly popular Johnny Cash tribute concert, and once again, is joined by another gifted artist, Josie Please recycle this brochure or pass it along to a friend! Waverly and her interpretation of country western legend Patsy Cline! 2 PM & 8 PM. $25 to $35 reserve seating. The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. thestrandtheater.org. 102016 *events lasting more than one day
The Art Center, 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. www.butlerartcenter.org. 724-283-6922. Butler. St., Main S. 344 Center, Art The
107 College Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. 724-284-8505. Butler. Dr., College 107
*events lasting more than one day one than more lasting *events choices about composition, color and style. $20. 6:30-8:30 PM. Register by October 15. 15. October by Register PM. 6:30-8:30 $20. style. and color composition, about choices
Brothers. Burrito Flying the and Young Neil of sounds the to Nelson Willie and Jones
photos as a guide to create a one-of-a-kind acrylic painting. Tips will be given on on given be will Tips painting. acrylic one-of-a-kind a create to guide a as photos
music from Rob and Tom as they perform songs from country greats like George George like greats country from songs perform they as Tom and Rob from music
Oct. 19: Photo Inspired Paintings Workshop. Workshop. Paintings Inspired Photo 19: Oct.
Students use one of their own own their of one use Students
Oct. 30: Grand ‘Ole Radio at Succop Theater. Theater. Succop at Radio ‘Ole Grand 30: Oct. Enjoy an afternoon of acoustic acoustic of afternoon an Enjoy www.nicolettesshop.com. www.nicolettesshop.com.
Main St., Evans City. www.thelivingdeadweekend.com. City. Evans St., Main
724-368-1100. Portersville. Hwy., Perry 1263 Gifts, Specialty & Shop Tailor
Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. 412-963-6100. Butler. Rd., Airport
is a pet item donated to the Butler County Humane Society. 2-4 PM. EDCO Park, 154 W. W. 154 Park, EDCO PM. 2-4 Society. Humane County Butler the to donated item pet a is
will be elegant fall/white pumpkin and potted lavender. $39. 6 PM. Nicolette's Nicolette's PM. 6 $39. lavender. potted and pumpkin fall/white elegant be will
member, $10/nonmember, under 2 is free. 6:30 PM, 7 PM and 7:30 PM start. 185 W. W. 185 start. PM 7:30 and PM 7 PM, 6:30 free. is 2 under $10/nonmember, member,
Oct. 16: Pet Walk of The Living Dead. Dead. Living The of Walk Pet 16: Oct.
Pet costume contest and parade. Entry fee fee Entry parade. and contest costume Pet
*Every Sunday: Mixed Media Paint, Gather and Sip. Sip. and Gather Paint, Media Mixed Sunday: *Every A few of the subjects subjects the of few A
provided. Come in costume for twice the fun. Rain or shine. Registration required. $6/ required. Registration shine. or Rain fun. the twice for costume in Come provided.
724-452-7341. www.harmonymuseum.org. www.harmonymuseum.org. 724-452-7341.
Flying Squirrel, go batty with Little Brown Bat, and more. Crafts and refreshments refreshments and Crafts more. and Bat, Brown Little with batty go Squirrel, Flying
www.nicolettesshop.com.
Harmony. St., Mercer 218 Hall, Stewart PM. AM-1:30 9 suggested. Reservations
on our trails, hear stories from a Great Horned Owl, observe the acrobatics of the the of acrobatics the observe Owl, Horned Great a from stories hear trails, our on
Nicolette’s Tailor Shop & Specialty Gifts, 1263 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-368-1100. 724-368-1100. Portersville. Hwy., Perry 1263 Gifts, Specialty & Shop Tailor Nicolette’s
and regular pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, maple syrup, fruit, beverages. beverages. fruit, syrup, maple sausage, eggs, scrambled pancakes, regular and
Oct. 29: Creatures of the Night at Succop Nature Park. Park. Nature Succop at Night the of Creatures 29: Oct. Fireflies guide you you guide Fireflies
and creating. For ages 7-14. Guided activity and pizza provided. $35. 6-8:30 PM. PM. 6-8:30 $35. provided. pizza and activity Guided 7-14. ages For creating. and
Oct. 16: Harmony Museum’s annual Pumpkin Pancake Brunch. Brunch. Pancake Pumpkin annual Museum’s Harmony 16: Oct. Pumpkin Pumpkin
you want a date night, girls night or alone time? This event will have them eating eating them have will event This time? alone or night girls night, date a want you 724-742-0400. thestrandtheater.org. 724-742-0400.
Ln., Butler. 724-865-2161. www.lutherlyn.com. 724-865-2161. Butler. Ln., *Every 1st & 3rd Friday: Kids Friday Activities Night at Nicolette’s. Nicolette’s. at Night Activities Friday Kids Friday: 3rd & 1st *Every Do Do a new Netflix special. 6 PM & 9 PM. The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. Zelienople. St., Main N. 119 Theater, Strand The PM. 9 & PM 6 special. Netflix new a
and take” craft projects. Sat. 10 AM-5 PM. Sun. 11 AM-4 PM. $5. Lutherlyn, 500 Lutherlyn Lutherlyn 500 Lutherlyn, $5. PM. AM-4 11 Sun. PM. AM-5 10 Sat. projects. craft take” and Oct. 29: Willie Barcena at The Strand. Strand. The at Barcena Willie 29: Oct.
Come see the national comedian with with comedian national the see Come
724-766-4426. www.shubrew.com. 724-766-4426.
demonstrations throughout the day, vendor mall, Chinese auction, raffle quilts, “make “make quilts, raffle auction, Chinese mall, vendor day, the throughout demonstrations
Zelienople. St., Main S. 210 Food, & Ales Handcrafted ShuBrew PM. 8-10 1078 Prospect Rd., Evans City. 724-789-9567. www.soergelhollow.com. 724-789-9567. City. Evans Rd., Prospect 1078
quilts and quilting. All proceeds will benefit the Lutherlyn Campership Fund. Quilting Quilting Fund. Campership Lutherlyn the benefit will proceeds All quilting. and quilts
awarded each night. Teams are limited to four players each. Must be 21 or older. older. or 21 be Must each. players four to limited are Teams night. each awarded be joining us with freshly-made donuts. Lunch will be available for purchase. 8 AM-3 PM. PM. AM-3 8 purchase. for available be will Lunch donuts. freshly-made with us joining be
*Oct. 15-16: “America the Beautiful” Quilt Show. Show. Quilt Beautiful” the “America 15-16: *Oct. Enjoy a weekend display of of display weekend a Enjoy
categories guaranteed to make you laugh. First and second place prizes are are prizes place second and First laugh. you make to guaranteed categories in the hills of Butler County with over 20 vendors and local craftspeople. The Amish will will Amish The craftspeople. local and vendors 20 over with County Butler of hills the in
$10/nonmember. 347 Kepple Rd., Sarver. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. 412-963-6100. Sarver. Rd., Kepple 347 $10/nonmember. *Every Wednesday: Trivia Night at ShuBrew. ShuBrew. at Night Trivia Wednesday: *Every Six rounds of various trivia trivia various of rounds Six Oct. 29: The Barn at Soergel Hollow Fall Craft and Vendor Show. Show. Vendor and Craft Fall Hollow Soergel at Barn The 29: Oct. Enjoy a day day a Enjoy
$6/member, PM. 7 ages. all for Appropriate trails. the on them for search then
Succop Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-443-7391. www.greaterharmony.org. 724-443-7391. Butler. Dr., College 107 Theater, Succop
St., Butler. 724-283-6922. www.butlerartcenter.org. 724-283-6922. Butler. St., Oct. 15: Owl Prowl at Todd Nature Reserve. Reserve. Nature Todd at Prowl Owl 15: Oct. Learn about our local owls inside, inside, owls local our about Learn
located at 1091 Pittsburgh Rd., Valencia. 4 PM. $15/presale, $18/door, $5/student. $5/student. $18/door, $15/presale, PM. 4 Valencia. Rd., Pittsburgh 1091 at located needed. $2/member, $4/non-member. 10 AM-12 PM. The Art Center, 344 S. Main Main S. 344 Center, Art The PM. AM-12 10 $4/non-member. $2/member, needed.
Portersville. 724-445-7088. www.nicolettesshop.com. 724-445-7088. Portersville.
our 40th anniversary. Afterglow event for $17 advance sale only at Glade Run Church, Church, Run Glade at only sale advance $17 for event Afterglow anniversary. 40th our
a portrait or drawing your fellow students. All levels welcome. No registration registration No welcome. levels All students. fellow your drawing or portrait a
and three 5 x 7 #140 sheets of watercolor paper. $55. 9:30-11 AM. 1263 Perry Hwy., Hwy., Perry 1263 AM. 9:30-11 $55. paper. watercolor of sheets #140 7 x 5 three and
Oct. 29: 40th Anniversary of Greater Harmony Chorus. Chorus. Harmony Greater of Anniversary 40th 29: Oct. Come celebrate celebrate Come *Every Wednesday: Open Portrait Group with a Live Model. Model. Live a with Group Portrait Open Wednesday: *Every Practice Practice
a beautiful completed project. Includes a watercolor paint set, various size brushes, brushes, size various set, paint watercolor a Includes project. completed beautiful a
Weekly Happenings Happenings Weekly www.11thframebarandgrille.com.
Oct. 15: Intermediate Watercolor Class at Nicolette’s. Nicolette’s. at Class Watercolor Intermediate 15: Oct. Paint and take home home take and Paint
entertainment! 9:30 PM-1:30 AM. 540 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-8630. 724-283-8630. Butler. Rd., Hill Fairground 540 AM. PM-1:30 9:30 entertainment!
724-738-4964. www.oldstonehousePA.org. 724-738-4964. Spooky, sexy, or most creative… It's your choice. Win prizes and enjoy live live enjoy and prizes Win choice. your It's creative… most or sexy, Spooky,
Rock. Slippery Hwy., Flynn William 2856 PM. AM-2 10 parlor. house the in together *Oct. 28-29: 11th Frame Bar and Grille Annual Halloween Bash. Bash. Halloween Annual Grille and Bar Frame 11th 28-29: *Oct. 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. 412-963-6100. Butler. Rd., Airport W. 185
fields will provide the raw materials for our cooks at the hearth. We will enjoy the meal meal the enjoy will We hearth. the at cooks our for materials raw the provide will fields
Park, Nature Succop $15/nonmember. $12/member. PM. 2-4 home. take to product
Butler. 724-283-8630. www.familybowlaway.com. 724-283-8630. Butler.
comes early as we prepare our annual harvest dinner. The orchards, gardens and and gardens orchards, The dinner. harvest annual our prepare we as early comes cal uses of native plants in healing. We will then create a natural plant-based skin care care skin plant-based natural a create then will We healing. in plants native of uses cal
talent you’ll want to explore. Register online. 7-9 PM. $35. 540 Fairground Hill Rd., Rd., Hill Fairground 540 $35. PM. 7-9 online. Register explore. to want you’ll talent
Oct. 15: Fall Harvest Dinner at The Old Stone House Museum. House Stone Old The at Dinner Harvest Fall 15: Oct. Thanksgiving Thanksgiving
Oct. 9: Natural Skincare and Medicinal Plants Workshop. Workshop. Plants Medicinal and Skincare Natural 9: Oct. - histori the Explore
enthusiastic local artists. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and a new found found new a and creation one-of-a-kind a with leave You’ll artists. local enthusiastic
BuffaloCreekHalfMarathon. and sales, and lots of food. 724-452-5571. fallfestival.zelie.us. 724-452-5571. food. of lots and sales, and your favorite beverage and enjoy step-by-step instruction with our experienced and and experienced our with instruction step-by-step enjoy and beverage favorite your
experience. 9 AM. 313 N. Pike Rd., Sarver. www.runsignup.com/Race/PA/SARVER/ Sarver. Rd., Pike N. 313 AM. 9 experience. Oct. 27: Painting with a Twist at Family Bowlaway. Bowlaway. Family at Twist a with Painting 27: Oct. activities, toy tractors/hobby show, shops, sidewalk sales, historical tours, art exhibits exhibits art tours, historical sales, sidewalk shops, show, tractors/hobby toy activities, Invite your friends, sip sip friends, your Invite
best times. Spectacular fall foliage makes our course one of the most scenic you will will you scenic most the of one course our makes foliage fall Spectacular times. best
antiques, crafters, free rides in a horse-drawn trolley wagon, chili cook-off, kids kids cook-off, chili wagon, trolley horse-drawn a in rides free crafters, antiques,
724-742-0400. thestrandtheater.org. 724-742-0400.
with a slight uphill grade near the end allows many finishers to run their personal personal their run to finishers many allows end the near grade uphill slight a with
meal. Music, food, historic encampments, farmers’ market, pony rides, farm pets, pets, farm rides, pony market, farmers’ encampments, historic food, Music, meal.
Zelienople. St., Main N. Theater,119 Strand The $25/VIP. $15/reserve. PM. 6:30
Trail. Trail. Majority of the course is on a crushed limestone surface. Our downhill course course downhill Our surface. limestone crushed a on is course the of Majority
*Oct. 8-9: Zelie/Harmony Fall Festival. Festival. Fall Zelie/Harmony 8-9: *Oct. Enjoy shopping our stores or a relaxing relaxing a or stores our shopping Enjoy
Greene. Jeremy and Protest The guests special by joined be will They Down.
Oct. 15: Buffalo Creek Half Marathon on The Butler-Freeport Community Community Butler-Freeport The on Marathon Half Creek Buffalo 15: Oct.
events and countless viral videos, and it’s been a productive decade for Decyfer Decyfer for decade productive a been it’s and videos, viral countless and events www.nicolettesshop.com. 724-445-7088. Portersville. Hwy., Perry 1263
www.thelivingdeadweekend.com. www.thelivingdeadweekend.com. three top selling albums, seven chart-topping singles, songs in major sporting sporting major in songs singles, chart-topping seven albums, selling top three $25. PM. AM-12 10 provided. materials All techniques. watercolor Simple bookmark.
visit the movie location, it’s a five minute drive from Main Street. Street. Main from drive minute five a it’s location, movie the visit Oct. 23: Decyfer Down at The Strand. Strand. The at Down Decyfer 23: Oct. Nicolette's. at Class Watercolor Basic 8: Oct. Take Grammy and Dove nominations, nominations, Dove and Grammy Take beautiful a home take and Paint
Main Street. Night of the Living Dead starts out in Evans City Cemetery. If you want to to want you If Cemetery. City Evans in out starts Dead Living the of Night Street. Main
724-738-2018. www.sru.edu. 724-738-2018. Fall Festival. Free. 11 AM-8 PM. Harmony. 724-452-0539. www.bottlebrusharts.com. 724-452-0539. Harmony. PM. AM-8 11 Free. Festival. Fall
locations around Evans City including EDCO Park and The Living Dead Museum on on Museum Dead Living The and Park EDCO including City Evans around locations
$18/youth, $8/SRU student. University Union MPR, 103 Central Loop, Slippery Rock. Rock. Slippery Loop, Central 103 MPR, Union University student. $8/SRU $18/youth, face painting, ghost walks and more. Held in conjunction with the Zelienople-Harmony Zelienople-Harmony the with conjunction in Held more. and walks ghost painting, face
*Oct. 14-16: The Living Dead Weekend. Weekend. Dead Living The 14-16: *Oct. There will be lots happening at various various at happening lots be will There
bring Julliard-honed chops to Nashville-styled music-making. $22/adult, $20/senior, $20/senior, $22/adult, music-making. Nashville-styled to chops Julliard-honed bring Assoc. All day event with live music, trick-or-treat, a scavenger hunt, costume contests, contests, costume hunt, scavenger a trick-or-treat, music, live with event day All Assoc.
Post 778, 150 Legion Memorial Ln., Lyndora. 724-282-0123. www.maridon.org. 724-282-0123. Lyndora. Ln., Memorial Legion 150 778, Post Oct. 8: Sleepy Hollow Festival - Harmony. Harmony. - Festival Hollow Sleepy 8: Oct. the Love Song” was recently released and showcased on PBS. These virtuosic siblings siblings virtuosic These PBS. on showcased and released recently was Song” Love the Sponsored by the Harmony Business Business Harmony the by Sponsored
by The Maridon Museum. Call the Maridon for reservations. 5:30 PM. American Legion Legion American PM. 5:30 reservations. for Maridon the Call Museum. Maridon The by of musicians who combine technical skill with exhilarating showmanship. “The Art of of Art “The showmanship. exhilarating with skill technical combine who musicians of
Harmony. 724-452-9204. harmonybusinessassociation.com. 724-452-9204. Harmony.
Oct. 14: Dial ‘M’ for Mother - A Murder Mystery Dinner. Dinner. Mystery Murder A - Mother for ‘M’ Dial 14: Oct. A Hitchcock parody parody Hitchcock A Oct. 23: Annie Moses Band at SRU. SRU. at Band Moses Annie 23: Oct. A brilliant blend of folk and classical family family classical and folk of blend brilliant A
will be open during their normal business hours. 8 AM-2 PM. Main and Mercer Streets, Streets, Mercer and Main PM. AM-2 8 hours. business normal their during open be will
plus 100-Lap Enduro. 313 N. Pike Rd., Sarver. 724-353-1511. www.lernerville.com. 724-353-1511. Sarver. Rd., Pike N. 313 Enduro. 100-Lap plus 724-794-6011 www.visitpaparks.com. 724-794-6011 for Kids booth. Flea-tique vendors will be located in the town square. Local businesses businesses Local square. town the in located be will vendors Flea-tique booth. Kids for
Late Models, DIRTcar Open Sportsman/Stocks UMP E-Mods, RUSH (crate) Mods, 4 Cylinders, Cylinders, 4 Mods, (crate) RUSH E-Mods, UMP Sportsman/Stocks Open DIRTcar Models, Late Oct. 8: Fall Flea-Tique. Flea-Tique. Fall 8: Oct. Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., prairie side near the pavilion, Slippery Rock. Rock. Slippery pavilion, the near side prairie Rd., Prospect 2951 Center, Education Flea market, local artisans, vintage items, antiques, Ride Ride antiques, items, vintage artisans, local market, Flea
Lernerville. Lernerville. DIRTcar Sprints, DIRTcar Late Models, DIRTcar Big Block Mods RUSH (crate) (crate) RUSH Mods Block Big DIRTcar Models, Late DIRTcar Sprints, DIRTcar purification and more. $50. overnight Sat. 9 AM to Sun. 1 PM. Jennings Environmental Environmental Jennings PM. 1 Sun. to AM 9 Sat. overnight $50. more. and purification
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*Oct. 13-15: 8th annual DIRTcar Round Up Steel City Stampede at at Stampede City Steel Up Round DIRTcar annual 8th 13-15: *Oct. Country Trail. Learn planning and packing, explore the trail, tips on navigation, navigation, on tips trail, the explore packing, and planning Learn Trail. Country
and 7-10 PM. Zelienople Community Park, S. Division St., Zelienople. 724-452-0231. 724-452-0231. Zelienople. St., Division S. Park, Community Zelienople PM. 7-10 and
adult) and up join experienced state park staff for a guided trip along the North North the along trip guided a for staff park state experienced join up and adult)
Maridon Museum, 322 N. McKean St., Butler. 724-282-0123. www.maridon.org. 724-282-0123. Butler. St., McKean N. 322 Museum, Maridon session (beer tasting and concert admission) or $10 concert admission only. 3-6 PM PM 3-6 only. admission concert $10 or admission) concert and tasting (beer session
*Oct. 22-23: Intro to Beginner Backpacking for Women. Women. for Backpacking Beginner to Intro 22-23: *Oct. Age 16 (with (with 16 Age
life stages and exhibit of beautiful photographs/art, some of which will be for sale. 7-9 PM. PM. 7-9 sale. for be will which of some photographs/art, beautiful of exhibit and stages life of Life and ShuBrew. Jam with a concert line up. Tickets available on Eventbrite. $40/ Eventbrite. on available Tickets up. line concert a with Jam ShuBrew. and Life of
Oct. 8: Zelie on Tap. Tap. on Zelie 8: Oct. Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. thestrandtheater.org. 724-742-0400. Zelienople. St., Main N. 119 Theater, Monarch butterflies for seven years. Join us for a PowerPoint presentation of the Monarch’s Monarch’s the of presentation PowerPoint a for us Join years. seven for butterflies Monarch Sip craft beer, munch with Best Eats and Treats, Voodoo, Wok Wok Voodoo, Treats, and Eats Best with munch beer, craft Sip
$25/limited or obstructed view, $30/‘Tis The Season subscribers. 8 PM. The Strand Strand The PM. 8 subscribers. Season The $30/‘Tis view, obstructed or $25/limited Butler Garden Club and a professional photographer who has been raising and releasing releasing and raising been has who photographer professional a and Club Garden Butler
State Park, 195 Park Rd., Prospect. 724-368-8811. www.3mjc.org. www.3mjc.org. 724-368-8811. Prospect. Rd., Park 195 Park, State
Oct. 13: Butler Butterfly Lady at the Maridon. Maridon. the at Lady Butterfly Butler 13: Oct. seating, $35/reserved toes. your tapping and aisles the in rolling you have Kimberly is a member of the the of member a is Kimberly
Volunteers operate the engine and answer your questions. Free. 11 AM-5 PM. Moraine Moraine PM. AM-5 11 Free. questions. your answer and engine the operate Volunteers
inspired by those last night fright fests hosted by the likes of Chilly Bill and Elvira, will will Elvira, and Bill Chilly of likes the by hosted fests fright night last those by inspired
Saxonburg, 220 W. Main St., Saxonburg. 724-352-4200. www.hotelsaxonburg.com. 724-352-4200. Saxonburg. St., Main W. 220 Saxonburg, will be open for visitors to hear, see, and smell the industry that powered this region. region. this powered that industry the smell and see, hear, to visitors for open be will
*Oct. 21-22: Chiller Theatre, The Musical. The Theatre, Chiller 21-22: *Oct. This music and comedy revue, revue, comedy and music This
including Hotel Saxonburg. 3:30 PM. Tickets available with cash or check at Hotel Hotel at check or cash with available Tickets PM. 3:30 Saxonburg. Hotel including in operation! The Bessemer Gas Engine and Marshall-Barr No. 19 oil well equipment equipment well oil 19 No. Marshall-Barr and Engine Gas Bessemer The operation! in
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BUTLER COUNTY, PA Calendar of Events Event Listing Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 For the latest listings, see www.VisitButlerCounty.com. EVENTS – OCTOBER 2016 *Weekends in Oct.: Cheeseman Fright Farm and Pumpkin Festival. Pumpkin Fest: Sat./Sun. 11 AM-5 PM. $4/hayride, pumpkins extra. Petting zoo, hay jump, concession stand and holiday items. Fright Farm: Fri.-Sun. dark-10 PM. $15-20/ person. Haunted hayride, corn maze and multiple walk-through attractions. 147 Kennedy Rd., Portersville. 724-368-3233. www.cheesemanfarm.com. *Fridays and Saturdays in Oct.: Haunted House and Corn Maze. Come join us for some adult haunting good times in the fields! 7:30-10 PM. The Beacon Hotel, 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-586-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. *Saturdays in Oct.: Fall Foliage Pontoon Cruises on Lake Arthur. Come see Western Pennsylvania’s colorful foliage reflected on the lake. Reservations suggest- ed. 1 and 3 PM. $14/adults, $12/ages 62+, $7/ages 12 and under, free/age 2 and under. 118 North Shore Dr., Portersville. 724-368-9185. www.morainepreservationfund.org. *Saturdays and Sundays in Oct.: Freedom Farms Fall Festival. A variety of fun It’s the little things that activities such as hayrides, a hay maze, pony rides, face painting, contests and more. Local products including wines, chocolate, cheese and Freedom Farms foods. $10. make a getaway great… 11 AM-5 PM. 440 Overbrook Rd., Valencia. 724-307-5464. www.freedomfarmspa.com. *Sundays in Oct.: Petting Zoo and Pony Rides. All ages fun this fall. 1-4 PM. The Taking a selfie with an alpaca… seeing your child’s eyes light Beacon Hotel, 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-596-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. up as you approach carnival rides… holding your sweetheart’s *Oct. 1-2: Portersville Steam Show Fall Fling. Vintage village, saw mill, cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea hand while taking a sunset walk by the lake… that first sip of market, crafts, great food, kids’ pedal tractor pulling, tractors, large traction engines, microbrewed beer. It’s the little things worth visiting for— ice cream, tractor pulls, and a steam building. 9 AM-4 PM. Portersville Steam Show Grounds, 1512 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-285-7038. www.portersvillesteamshow.org. the simple moments that make a big impression for years to *Oct. 1-2, 4-8: Butler Little Theatre presents Vintage Hitchcock. Spies, come. Butler County, Pennsylvania is filled with unexpected murder. Love and other trademarks of Alfred Hitchcock come to life in the style of a 1940s radio broadcast of the master of suspense’s films, The Lodger; Sabotage; and curiosities in every season. One of the best parts is – it’s easy The 39 Steps. Triple feature with vintage commercials, live sound effects and musical to get here! The Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-79, I-80 and Routes underscoring. One Howard St., Butler. 724-287-6781. www.bltgroup.org. Oct. 2: Let’s Decorate for Fall Sale at Meridian Station. Gifts 10% to 20% off. 422, 19 and 8 all run through the county. So spend a few Shop for beautiful mums, cornstalks and pumpkins from local growers in our area. Enjoy nights in one of our scenic campgrounds, quaint B&Bs or sampling some of our savory dips and sweet treats. The Meridian Station Gift Shop & Confectionery, 298 Meridian Rd., Butler. 724-482-4436. www.themeridianstation.com. comfortable hotels and expect your getaway to be great! Oct. 2: 23rd annual Chef Tasting Party & Auction. Sample the best in food and beverages by local restaurants, caterers, bakeries, wineries and craft breweries. Ticket and silent auctions. All proceeds benefit Community Care Connections, Inc. 4-7 PM. The Mansion, 141 Mansion Ln., Butler. 724-283-3198. www.communitycareconnect.org. Oct. 2: Happily Ever After Wedding Show. $10/preregister, $15/door. Experience North Pittsburgh’s destination wedding venue and build your dream wedding. Visit the area’s top wedding vendors and have the opportunity to win your dream wedding reception. 1-4 PM. Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4212. www.happilyeverafterweddingshow.eventbrite.com. 310 East Grandview Ave. Oct. 2: OctoBEERfest at The Perfect Piece Home Furnishing. Partnering Zelienople, PA 16063 with ShruBrew to do a beer tasting event at the store. 12-5 PM. 22410 Perry Hwy., 866.856.8444 Jackson Plaza, Zelienople. 724-473-4111. www.theperfectpiecestore.com. www.VisitButlerCounty.com Oct. 4: Live Clothed Drawing. Cranberry Artists Network sponsors a professional clothed model for drawing on the first Tuesday of each month through December. Bring all supplies needed. $10. 6-8 PM. Cranberry Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-728-4658. www.cranberryartistsnetwork.com. Oct. 5: Monthly doTERRA Essential Oil & Art Classes. From 101 classes to make-n-takes. Classes for all ages are planned. Please visit Facebook for class information and to register. Nicolette’s Tailor Shop & Specialty Gifts, 1263 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-368-1100. www.nicolettesshop.com.
*Oct. 7-9: Musical Theatre Guild Presents Into the Woods. “Be careful what Winterfest at Moraine State Park. Photo by: Teri Getsay you wish for” in Stephen Sondeheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired musical. The Baker and his wife wish for a child, Cinderella wishes to attend the King’s Festival, and Jack wishes his cow to give milk. Oct. 7-8 at 7:30 PM. Oct. 9 at 3 PM $17 un- less a subscriber. Succop Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-287-8243. mtgbutler.org. Oct. 8: Cash and Cline at The Strand. A tribute to Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline. Love your Mother! Terry Lee Goffee makes his fourth appearance at The Strand with his wildly popular Johnny Cash tribute concert, and once again, is joined by another gifted artist, Josie Please recycle this brochure or pass it along to a friend! Waverly and her interpretation of country western legend Patsy Cline! 2 PM & 8 PM. $25 to $35 reserve seating. The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. thestrandtheater.org. 102016 *events lasting more than one day EVENTS – NOVEMBER 2016 *Nov. 18-Jan. 8: Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland. TBA: Celebrate Butler County Tourism. Nov. 1: Live Clothed Drawing. See Oct. 4. Award-winning Christmas light and music extravaganza is unlike any Featuring fantastic vendors from all walks of tourism, Nov. 2: Monthly doTERRA Essential Oil & Art Classes. See. Oct. 5. show you’ve seen. Tune in your radio and watch the magic unfold while as well as sampling, shopping, live demonstrations driving through hundreds of thousands of brilliant LED lights dancing in and much more. 10 AM-4 PM. $5/adults. $2/children Nov. 5: Saturday Safari at Lutherlyn. For families of all shapes and sizes as well (12 and under). Save $1 per adult admission by synchronization. Journey ends at kid-friendly Santa’s Village. as scout groups and youth groups. Payment collected at the event and includes the bringing a non-perishable food bank donation. program, snacks and beverages. $6/ages 5+. 9:30 AM-12 PM. Additional maple session $25/carload, $40/mini-bus, limo, activity van. Big Butler Fairgrounds, Admission includes free ticket for door prizes! from 1-3:30 PM. 500 Lutherlyn Ln., Butler. 724-865-9079. www.lutherlyn.com. 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect. www.ShadrackChristmas.com. 724-234-4619. www.visitbutlercounty.com. Nov. 5: Owl Prowl. See Oct. 15. Nov. 6: Country Dance at Cooper Station. Dinner, snacks and sandwiches will Dec. 4: Frank & Barbra at The Strand. Come see the Christmas Concert that nev- be available, along with a full bar. Fettig's Crossing Band will be playing. $5. Doors at EVENTS – MARCH 2017 er was. Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand never shared a stage, and it's unlikely these 5 PM, dance 5:30-9:30 PM. Cooper Station Restaurant, 352 N. Pike Rd., Sarver. two vocal powerhouses ever would have. 3 PM & 7 PM. 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. March 4: Butler County Symphony Orchestra presents Symphony Idol. 724-353-2100. cooperstation.net. 724-742-0400. www.thestrandtheater.org. Enjoy popular music performed by TV sensations Matt Giraud, LaKisha Jones and Nov. 10: Gravity and Other Myths Show at Slippery Rock University. Haley Scarnato from Fox’s “American Idol.” 7:30 PM. Butler Intermediate High School, Dec. 4: Fa-la-la-la-Llama Holiday Open House. Visit our friendly alpacas, A multi-award winning and critically-acclaimed acrobatics ensemble from Australia, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-1402. www.butlersymphony.org. silly ducks and a sweet old llama that just might give you a kiss! There will also be Gravity and Other Myths creates their work with an emphasis on an honest approach to demonstrations of obstacles and alpaca showmanship and you can shop our wonderful *March 10-12, 14-18: Butler Little Theatre presents Elvis Has Left the performance, moving away from traditional circus and theatre models toward a fusion selection of handmade and imported alpaca items. Free refreshments and children's Building. It’s December 20, 1970, and Elvis Presley has disappeared. No one, not of acrobatic physical theatre. $20/adult, $18/senior, $16/youth, $8/SRU student. activities. 10 AM-2 PM. Stone's Throw Farm, 625 Unionville Rd., Butler. 724-306-1103. even his wily manger knows his whereabouts. But the colonel is all shook up because 7:30-10 PM. 724-738-2018. www.sru.edu. www.facebook.com/StonesThrowAlpacas. he has racked up a secret debt and with the King himself missing, the only way to pay *Nov. 11-13: Sing Hosanna! performing Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” Dec. 7: Monthly doTERRA Essential Oil & Art Classes. See Oct. 5. it off is to find an Elvis impersonator. One Howard St., Butler. 724-287-6781. The performances will be held in the Succop Theater at the BC3. 7:30 PM. 2 PM on the www.bltgroup.org. 13th. 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-287-8362. www.singhosanna.org. Dec. 9-10: It’s a USO Christmas. Christmas music at its classic best. 8 PM. The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. www.thestrandtheater.org. March 12: The Tornado Big Band at Succop Theater. The Tornado Big Band *Nov. 11-13: Christmas Open House Weekend at The Meridian Station will amaze you with the band and jazz standards and exciting new compositions that Gift Shop & Confectionery. All of our gifts will be 25% off. Take a day with friends Dec. 10: Butler County Symphony Orchestra presents The Magic of showcase these talented young musicians from Butler Senior and Intermediate High and family and join us for a weekend of shopping and sampling sweet treats and savory Christmas. Bring the family and enjoy traditional carols, sprinkled with music from Schools. These bands perform many original arrangements from the Big Band era as dips. Fri. 9 AM-6 PM. Sat. 10 AM-6 PM. Sun. 11 AM-4 PM. 298 Meridian Rd., Butler. How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Polar Express. Choral groups from Butler and Seneca well as contemporary tunes. 2 PM. 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. 724-482-4436. www.themeridianstation.com. Valley High schools will add to this memorable evening. 7:30 PM. Butler Intermediate www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. High School, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-1402. www.butlersymphony.org. Nov. 12: Winter Berries for Birds Program. When winter sets in, birds depend March 24: Bringing It All Together! Concert at Succop Theater. Using on plant resources to provide critical nutrients as insects become scarce. We will discuss Dec. 10: Holiday Tea. Succop Nature Park is beautifully decorated for the holidays! pieces that feature small ensembles, this concert will bring together the different native plants that help sustain birds during the harsh winter months. Participants will Join us for tea, snacks, holiday carols and a craft. 11AM and 3PM. $20/member, selections of the Philharmonic along with our local youth talent. Dvorak-Serenade for then be guided on a short hike. 2-4 PM. $6/member, $10/non-member. Succop Nature $25/nonmember. 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. Winds, Warlock-Capriol Suite, Sibellus-Finlanda. 8 PM. 107 College Dr., Butler. Park, 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. Dec. 10: Yule Log Hike and Craft. We will take a hike out into the woods to 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. Nov. 12: Butler County Symphony Orchestra presents Veteran’s Day gather natural materials to decorate a birch Yule log. We will drill candle holes and March 31: We’ve Only Just Begun Carpenters Tribute at SRU. See the Salute. Honor our beloved Veterans, the heart of our nation! Hear memorable themes level your log so that it will stay in proper position when you use it to decorate for the show that sold out in Las Vegas that recreates the original sound of the Carpenters. from Victory at Sea, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private holidays. 4-6 PM. $6/member, $10/nonmember. Succop Nature Park, 185 W. Airport Rd., JazzTimes magazine says, “Michelle Berting Brett is a richly gifted vocalist whose Ryan, and the Armed Forces Salute. 7:30 PM. Butler Intermediate High School, Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. heartfelt tribute to Karen Carpenter is simply not to be missed.” $22/adult, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-1402. www.butlersymphony.org. *Dec. 10: Rudolph, Frosty, The Grinch & Friends at The Strand. See Nov. 26. $20/senior, $18/youth, $8/SRU student. 7:30 PM. University Union MPR, 103 Central Loop, Slippery Rock. 724-738-2018. www.sru.edu. Nov.12: Plow & Play Days at The Beacon Hotel. Western Pennsylvania Garden Dec. 11: Bus Tour to Christmas Wonderland by Shadrack’s! Start with Tractor Association. 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-596-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. an early dinner then to the Big Butler Fairgrounds to experience an award-winning March 31: Presidio Brass Concert at Succop Theater. Since forming in 2006, Presidio Brass has rocketed to success as the face of a bold new generation in brass Using a glass-based orna- Christmas lights extravaganza. The final stop will be at Santa’s Village. $62 and includes: Nov. 12: Mixed Media Art Ornament Workshop. entertainment. By combining a brass quintet, piano and percussion instruments with ment, we will build layers of sheet music and acrylic paint techniques to complete deluxe motor coach transportation, early dinner, admission to the light display and a fresh, original arrangements, this Yamaha Performing Ensemble from San Diego, an ornament for yourself or gift giving. All supplies provided. $35. 10 AM-12 PM. stop at Santa’s Village. Butler departure at 3:30 PM. Butler Motor Tours, 210 S. Monroe California has developed a truly unique sound. 8 PM. 107 College Dr., Butler. Nicolette's Tailor Shop & Specialty Gifts, 1263 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-368-1100. St., Butler. 724-282-1000 or 1-800-222-8750. www.coachusa.com. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. www.nicolettesshop.com. Dec. 12: Family Art Afternoons at the Art Center. See. Oct. 8. *March 31, April 1, 6,-9: Children of Eden at The Strand. Stephen Schwartz’ Connect and hold the memo- Nov. 12: Sketching & Journaling Your Holiday. Dec. 15: Beer Social at Cooper Station Restaurant. See Oct. 20. most popular musical to never have a Broadway run, this show has grown to become ries of the holiday and everyday moments of the season by drawing and journaling. *Dec. 17: Rudolph, Frosty, The Grinch & Friends at The Strand. See Nov. 26. a beloved phenomenon. Joyous and inspiring musical celebrates family, parenting Journaling will reinforce the connections of the season with sounds, experiences and ‘letting go’ with stories from the Old Testament. 8 PM. $40/reserved seating, and the people you’re with for celebrations. $15. 1-2:30 PM. Nicolette's Tailor Shop & Dec. 30: Family Bowlaway Fun Center annual New Year's Eve Cyber $30/limited or obstructed view, $30/‘Tis The Season subscribers. 119 N. Main St., Specialty Gifts, 1263 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-368-1100. www.nicolettesshop.com. Bowling Extravaganza. Reserve your lane today! We have been hosting this event Zelienople. 724-742-0400. www.thestrandtheater.org. *Nov. 12-13: Harmony Museum’s annual WeihnachtsMarkt (Christmas for over 30 years and it’s sure to sell out again this year. 4 PM-1:30 AM. $45. 540 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-8630. www.11thframebarandgrille.com. *March 31, April 1, 7-9: Musical Theatre Guild Presents Godspell. Market). Juried regional artisans and other vendors present a marketplace in the Dec. 31: Harmony’s family-oriented Silvester New Year’s Eve celebration. Godspell deals with the last days of Jesus with dramatized versions of well-known tradition of Germany’s famed Christmas markets, with quality artwork and handcrafted parables. Religious experience, demonstration of joy and celebration of the family of goods as well as German and other European imports plus entertainment, refreshments Welcoming the New Year on German time in recognition of the community’s heritage —6 PM EST (midnight in Germany). Races, museum tours, dinner, comedic short film, man. The cast are conceived as clowns, improvising scenery and costumes, panto- and foods. Harmony’s National Historic Landmark District, Main and Mercer Streets, mime, vaudeville and varied musical styles. 7:30 PM. April 9 at 3 PM. $17 unless a sub- Harmony. 724-452-7341. harmonymuseum.org. foretelling the New Year, Christmas tree throwing contest, refreshments, specialty shops, all capped by ball drop and fireworks. 2-6:30 PM. Main and Mercer Streets, scriber. Succop Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-287-8243. www.mtgbutler.org. *Nov. 16-Dec. 30: The Associated Artists of Butler County’s Annual Harmony. 724-452-6780 or 724-452-7341. harmonymuseum.org. Holiday Show and Sale. Opening reception is Nov. 18. Underground Band Night is EVENTS – APRIL 2017 Dec. 9. 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. butlerartcenter.org. EVENTS – JANUARY 2017 April 8: Butler County Symphony Orchestra presents American Masters. Nov. 17: Santa’s Workshop at Lutherlyn. Come and join us for a fun-filled Jan. 7: Kids’ Christmas Bird Count. Kids and parents are invited to participate in a 2017 Concerto Competition Winner. Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite. weekend of "project completion" for adults. You will be provided with a workspace, Gershwin: An American in Paris. Ellington: Black, Brown and Beige Suite. 7:30 PM. overnight accommodations and plenty of delicious food and beverages. Bring your family-friendly version of the Pittsburgh Christmas Bird Count. Our naturalist will guide you. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Registration required. Free. Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-1402. unfinished projects, tools and materials, bedding and personal items. Registration www.butlersymphony.org. deadline is Nov. 7. 500 Lutherlyn Ln., Butler. 724-865-2161. www.lutherlyn.com. 10 AM-noon. Succop Nature Park, 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. *April 17-28: Kaleidoscope Arts Festival. The Kaleidoscope Arts Festival will Nov. 17: Ellen King at The Maridon Museum. A long time antiques dealer and Jan. 14: Ice Fishing at Succop Nature Park. Try your hand at ice fishing with one showcase the best of Slippery Rock University’s dance, music, theatre and visual arts. life-long collector, she has collected Flow Blue for over 45 years. Flow Blue is a catch Slippery Rock University, 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock. 724-738-4721. www.sru.edu. term given to a form of china made primarily in England beginning in 1840. The color of our educators on the Succop Nature Park pond. This program is weather dependent. April 21: Grand Romanza Show at Succop Theater. Stefano and Nina “flows” or blurs. This china is lovely for use or as a decoration. The program is filled with $6/member. $10/nonmember. 10 AM-noon. 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. Tanchietti, Tenor and Soprano Duo, offer a powerful and unforgettable experience. fun and interesting history and facts. 7-9 PM. 322 N. McKean St., Butler. 724-282-0123. www.aswp.org. The program will feature songs from Broadway’s Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner www.maridon.org. Jan. 15: Winter Walkabout, Signs of Life at Succop Nature Park. Even in the and Loewe, and Webber, to the operetta melodies of Kern, Herbert and Romberg. Nov. 17: Beer Social at Cooper Station Restaurant. See. Oct 20. midst of winter, the forest is teeming with life. Join a naturalist for the subtle and not- so-subtle signs of animal activity on the reserve. Program is outside. Adults and families. 8 PM. 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. Nov. 18: Santa’s First Stop. Help him light the holiday tree and enjoy holiday crafts $6/member, $10/nonmember. 2-3:30 PM. 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. and refreshments in the Municipal Center. 7 PM. Cranberry Township Municipal Center, www.aswp.org. EVENTS – MAY 2017 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4386. www.cranberrytownship.org. *Jan. 20-21: The Chief at The Strand. Rob Zeller and Gene Collier’s one-man May TBD: 4th annual Butler County Chainsaw Carving Invitational. Nov. 19: Drawing Class at Nicolette’s Tailor Shop. Drawing in the style of play about the life of Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney is praised by theater pa- Witness top chainsaw carvers in action from all around the world, including Damian Zentangle, you will create pieces of unplanned, abstract, black and white art through trons and sports fans alike. See this iconic play in The Strand’s intimate setting. Skal and Butler's own Ken Tynan. Live music, auction, food, beer and more. Butler simple, structured patterns, in a small size to be relaxing and fulfilling. 10:30 AM-noon. $20-25/reserved seating. $5 off per ticket for Broadway on Main subscribers. 8 PM. Farm Show Grounds, 625 Evans City Rd., Butler. 724-822-3349. $15. Nicolette's Tailor Shop & Specialty Gifts, 1263 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. thestrandtheater.org. www.butlerchainsawcarving.com. 724-368-1100. www.nicolettesshop.com. *Jan. 20-22, 24-28: Butler Little Theatre presents God of Carnage. A *May 4-6: Mars New Year. Celebrate the New Year on the planet Mars in the Nov. 19: Basic Watercolor Class at Nicolette’s Tailor Shop. See Oct. 8. playground altercation between 11-year-old boys brings together their parents for town of Mars! Highlighting innovation and exploration. Join chairman Mike Harvey *Nov. 19-20: Christmas Open House at Wagon Wheel Antiques. Now in our a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the of WTAE for three days of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and 43rd year in the same location! 10 AM-5 PM. 1399 Pittsburgh Rd., (PA Rt. 8), Valencia. meeting progresses, tensions emerge leaving the couples with more than just their Mathematics) fun! Thursday night blast-off dinner. Friday and Saturday activities 724-898-9974. www.wagonwheelantiques.us liberal principles in tatters. One Howard St., Butler. 724-287-6781. www.bltgroup.org. downtown. 724-652-1858. www.marsnewyear.com. *Nov. 25-Dec. 3: Butler Little Theatre presents The Game’s Afoot or Jan. 21: Wolf Moon Hike at Succop Nature Park. The wolf moon is named for *May 5-7: Butler Little Theatre presents Flowers for Algernon. A compel- Holmes for the Holidays. Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over the lean, dead-of-winter times of January, but survival never takes time off. Search the ling story of Charlie, a mentally handicapped man, and the strange interweaving for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members landscape for resources for a cold winter’s night under a full moon. Eat supper before of his life with Algernon, a mouse. Experimental surgery performed on Algernon to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of holiday revelry. When one of the guests is you come. We’ll warm up around the campfire at the end. This is an outside program increased his intelligence fourfold. The operation is tried on Charlie, who rapidly stabbed to death, it’s up to Gillette to solve, as he assumes the persona of his beloved appropriate for adults. $6/member, $10/nonmember. 5:30-7 PM. 185 W. Airport Rd., changes to a genius. It’s a race against time in which Charlie tries to keep his new Holmes. One Howard St., Butler. 724-287-6781. www.bltgroup.org. Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. intelligence. One Howard St., Butler. 724-287-6781. www.bltgroup.org. Nov. 26: Holiday Desserts Cooking Class. The warmth of the hearth provides a *Jan. 27-29: Ella & Basie at The Strand. Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie are two May 7: An Afternoon with Lindsay Fisher. Lindsay Fisher, originally from seasonal background for the preparation of authentic 18th century dessert pies, tarts, titans of jazz that, surprisingly, hadn’t collaborated on a full album until July of 1963. Butler, who has spent the bulk of her career in NYC, is currently on the dance faculty cakes, "little" cakes and creams. 10 AM-2 PM. The Old Stone House Museum, This original concert revue tracks the careers of these jazz greats. $35/reserved seating. at SRU. Her autobiographical piece “Over Exposed” will be represented. 2 PM. Succop 2856 William Flynn Hwy., Slippery Rock. 724-738-2409. www.oldstonehousePA.org. $25/limited or obstructed view, $30/Broadway on Main subscription. 8 PM. Jan. 29 at 2 Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. PM. 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. thestrandtheater.org. Nov. 26: Spirit of Christmas Parade. Parade is open to businesses and organiza- *May 12-14: Groucho: A Life in Revue at The Strand Theater. According tions and will include local marching bands as well. Be sure to come early to enjoy all Jan. 28: 11th annual Butler County Wine Festival. Event featuring wine, food, to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette Theater Critic, this show is an energetic romp through the downtown shopping and dining options. 5:30 PM. Main St., Butler. 724-283-1500. music, photo booth and vendors. Sample from 10 Pennsylvania wineries, local restau- the life of one of Vaudeville’s pioneers. Fast-paced, but also heartfelt and senti- insidebutlercounty.com/spirit-of-christmas-parade. rants and caterers and shop the unique merchandise. Basket raffle. Proceeds benefit mental. $35/reserved seating. $25/limited or obstructed view, $30/Broadway on Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program of Butler County. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Main subscription. 8 PM. May 14 at 2 PM. 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. Nov. 26: Rudolph, Frosty, The Grinch and Friends at The Strand. Come see this Session I: 3-5:30 PM. Session II: 6:30-9 PM. $20/online presale, $25/day of event. Butler thestrandtheater.org. family favorite. 2 PM. 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. thestrandtheater.org. Days Inn, 139 Pittsburgh Rd., Butler. 724-283-1500. wisr680.com/wine-festival. May 13: Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathons and Trail Race. 50 mile, 50K Jan. 29: Cloud Chamber performance at Succop Theater. These formally ultramarathons and 30K trail race. 5 AM - 8:30 PM. Moraine State Park, 118 North EVENTS – DECEMBER 2016 trained musicians are a violin and guitar duo specializing in folk and jazz. Their perfor- Shore Dr., Pavilion #7, Portersville. www.glacierridgetrailultra.com. Dec. 2: Holiday Pops at Succop Theater. Celebrate the most wonderful time of mance experience includes classical, blues, folk, jazz and rock genres. 2 PM. 107 College May 19: The Pittsburgh Philharmonic performing Tchaikovsky. Two the year with the Pittsburgh Philharmonic and some holiday favorites. Bring a toy for Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. monumental pieces by the great Russian master Pyotr Llich Tchaikovsky: Symphony Toys for Tots and get a coupon for an upcoming show. Plus, don’t miss a special visit Jan. 29: Citizen Science: Frog Watch Program. Learn how to identify local frogs No. 4 and Violin Concerto in D major, featuring soloist Sam Rotberg. 8 PM. Succop from Santa! 8 PM. 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. and submit your counts to the Frog Watch citizen science data collection. Appropriate Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. *Dec. 2-4: Annual Christmas Shopping Tour. Celebrate local! Join eight Butler for adults and interested youth. Free. 2-4 PM. Succop Nature Park, 185 W. Airport Rd., *May 20-21: Portersville Steam Show Spring Gas-up. We provide a large County shops all celebrating the holiday season on the same weekend with sales, Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. variety of activities for the whole family. A vintage village, saw mill, cider press, gas goodies and prizes. Each shop will have something special happening. A list of shops engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea market, and map will be available at each shop. 724-368-1100. EVENTS – FEBRUARY 2017 crafts, food, kids’ pedal tractor pulling, tractor pulls, and a steam building are some *Dec. 2-4: Christmas Open House at the Glass Blowing Center. Browse our Feb. 3: John Ford Coley at SRU. Best known as half of the Grammy-nominated of the features you may enjoy. Portersville Steam Show Grounds, 1512 Perry Hwy., selection of hand-blown glass gifts and learn about this amazing art form. You can ex- duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. This singing legend and audience favorite has Portersville. 724-285-7038. www.portersvillesteamshow.org. perience flame working demonstrations by watching one of our resident glass workers multiple double platinum and gold records to his credit. $20/adult, $18/senior, $16/ May 22: Bus Tour: Murals and More. The Walldogs consist of volunteers who producing their wares in our in-store workshop. 10 AM-6 PM. 114 Leonard Rd., Hilliards. youth, $8/SRU student. 7:30 PM. University Union MPR, 103 Central Loop, Slippery Rock. travel to different cities each year and paint murals around the town. In 2016, Butler 724-791-2100. www.glass123.com. 724-738-2018. www.sru.edu. was the lucky city to host this event. Our daily tour package will include viewing the Dec. 3: The Reindeer Race. This is a fun family 5K and 1-mile race. Join us for a fun Feb. 4: 7th annual Winterfest. A great cure for cabin fever! 5K run/walk, chili various wall murals around town, with bonus stops featuring our favorite hometown race, great prizes, cool giveaways and more. Walk, run or skip your way to the finish and cook-off , visit with “Iceburgh” the Pittsburgh Penguin Mascot, ice carving, horse-drawn shops and restaurants. Butler Motor Transit, Inc., 210 S. Monroe St., Butler. visit with Santa Claus. Kick off the Christmas season at this festive and fun event! wagon rides, dog sleds, live music, snowshoe workshop, chainsaw carving, North 724-282-1000. www.coachusa.com/butler. 7 AM-1:30 PM. Downtown Harmony, Mercer St., Harmony. $25. 724-321-4265. Country Trail hike, cross-country skiing, crafts, food, bonfire and Smokey the Bear. On *May 26-29: Outdoor Extravaganza. Weekend full of outdoor activities, fun www.getfitfamilies.com. the South Shore this year, Moraine State Park, 225 Pleasant Valley Rd., Portersville. workshops and evening entertainment, meals and camping. Sponsored by Butler Dec. 3: Winter Birding with Audubon. What birds are showing up this year at 724-368-9185. www.morainepreservationfund.org. Outdoor Club. Camping and food are optional. Activities leave from Breakneck Succop? How do birds survive the cold of winter? Come explore with our naturalists Feb. 4: Butler County Symphony Orchestra presents Great Romantics. Campground. Various levels of hikes, water trips, bike trips and workshops. and observe what species of birds are to be discovered and some of their strategies of Tanya Satteson, violin. Schubert: Rosamunde Overture, Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto. 724-526-5407. www.outdoorextravaganza.org. survival. $6/member, $10/nonmember. 12-2 PM. Succop Nature Park, Dvořák: Symphony No. 7. 7:30 PM. Butler Intermediate High School, *May 27-28: PyroFest. PyroFest is an affordable community event to promote 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-1402. www.butlersymphony.org. and celebrate the international art of pyrotechnics through innovative and unique Dec. 3: Girls and Dolls Holiday Tea. Bring your favorite little girl, along with her Feb. 10: Teresa Walters at Succop Theater. Teresa has performed as recitalist presentations. Techniques and products from around the globe create both daytime doll, for a tea party fit for a princess! We’ll have tea, snacks, holiday carols and a craft. and orchestral soloist on six continents and in most of the 50 United States at venues and nighttime pyrotechnic displays, providing a sensory and visual experience. Register early! 11 AM and 3 PM. $20/member, $25/nonmember. Succop Nature Park, in New York, London, Paris, Moscow, Australia and Jerusalem. 8 PM. College Dr., Butler. PyroFest also includes live music, food and a kid's zone. Cooper’s Lake Campground, 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. 800-854-4705. www.pyrofest.com. - - - - - Dec. 3: Citizen Science: Christmas Bird Count and Project Feederwatch Feb. 11: Butler A.M. Rotary’s 2nd annual Carved in Ice. DiMartino Ice Training. Learn or review the birds most likely to be seen. Beginners welcome! Act Company will transform ice into one-of-a-kind works of art. Chili-cook-off with local res- Dates and events are subject to change without notice. Admission may be charged, and 48 credit available. Classroom session and a short birding walk, conditions permitting. taurants and organizations competing for the Chili Bowl trophy, voted on by attendees the rates are subject to change. The Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau accepts no Free. 10 AM-12 PM. $6/members, $10/nonmember. Succop Nature Park, who sample. Ice skating rink, food, hot drinks, wine tastings, music and entertainment, responsibility for any changes that might occur. When you are making plans to attend an 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. plus appearance by the Snow Queen, Snow Princess and their hugging snowman! 11 event, verify the information by calling the number listed in each event. This calendar is only a Dec. 3: Paint a Watercolor Greeting Card. This class is during our Christmas AM-4 PM. Diamond Park, Main St., Butler. 724-991-2212. partial list of events taking place. This calendar’s content was compiled and published by the Shopping Tour which makes it special. Learn how to blend a soft watercolor wash www.ButlerAMRotary.com. Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau based on information from the organizations and with simple watercolor technique to create a beautiful greeting card. Frameable too! event sponsors listed. This calendar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute Feb. 25: Cherry Pie Hike. Annual hike commemorating George Washington’s birth- a recommendation or endorsement of the events. Includes prepared greeting card and use of supplies. $38. 10 AM-12 PM. Nicolette’s day with history and cherry pie. North Country Trail, Slippery Rock. Tailor Shop & Specialty Gifts, 1263 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-368-1100. 724-738- 4964. www.oldstonehousepa.org. For more event listings, explore www.VisitButlerCounty.com. www.nicolettesshop.com.
*events lasting more than one day EVENTS – NOVEMBER 2016 *Nov. 18-Jan. 8: Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland. TBA: Celebrate Butler County Tourism. Nov. 1: Live Clothed Drawing. See Oct. 4. Award-winning Christmas light and music extravaganza is unlike any Featuring fantastic vendors from all walks of tourism, Nov. 2: Monthly doTERRA Essential Oil & Art Classes. See. Oct. 5. show you’ve seen. Tune in your radio and watch the magic unfold while as well as sampling, shopping, live demonstrations driving through hundreds of thousands of brilliant LED lights dancing in and much more. 10 AM-4 PM. $5/adults. $2/children Nov. 5: Saturday Safari at Lutherlyn. For families of all shapes and sizes as well (12 and under). Save $1 per adult admission by synchronization. Journey ends at kid-friendly Santa’s Village. as scout groups and youth groups. Payment collected at the event and includes the bringing a non-perishable food bank donation. program, snacks and beverages. $6/ages 5+. 9:30 AM-12 PM. Additional maple session $25/carload, $40/mini-bus, limo, activity van. Big Butler Fairgrounds, Admission includes free ticket for door prizes! from 1-3:30 PM. 500 Lutherlyn Ln., Butler. 724-865-9079. www.lutherlyn.com. 1127 New Castle Rd., Prospect. www.ShadrackChristmas.com. 724-234-4619. www.visitbutlercounty.com. Nov. 5: Owl Prowl. See Oct. 15. Nov. 6: Country Dance at Cooper Station. Dinner, snacks and sandwiches will Dec. 4: Frank & Barbra at The Strand. Come see the Christmas Concert that nev- be available, along with a full bar. Fettig's Crossing Band will be playing. $5. Doors at EVENTS – MARCH 2017 er was. Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand never shared a stage, and it's unlikely these 5 PM, dance 5:30-9:30 PM. Cooper Station Restaurant, 352 N. Pike Rd., Sarver. two vocal powerhouses ever would have. 3 PM & 7 PM. 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. March 4: Butler County Symphony Orchestra presents Symphony Idol. 724-353-2100. cooperstation.net. 724-742-0400. www.thestrandtheater.org. Enjoy popular music performed by TV sensations Matt Giraud, LaKisha Jones and Nov. 10: Gravity and Other Myths Show at Slippery Rock University. Haley Scarnato from Fox’s “American Idol.” 7:30 PM. Butler Intermediate High School, Dec. 4: Fa-la-la-la-Llama Holiday Open House. Visit our friendly alpacas, A multi-award winning and critically-acclaimed acrobatics ensemble from Australia, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-1402. www.butlersymphony.org. silly ducks and a sweet old llama that just might give you a kiss! There will also be Gravity and Other Myths creates their work with an emphasis on an honest approach to demonstrations of obstacles and alpaca showmanship and you can shop our wonderful *March 10-12, 14-18: Butler Little Theatre presents Elvis Has Left the performance, moving away from traditional circus and theatre models toward a fusion selection of handmade and imported alpaca items. Free refreshments and children's Building. It’s December 20, 1970, and Elvis Presley has disappeared. No one, not of acrobatic physical theatre. $20/adult, $18/senior, $16/youth, $8/SRU student. activities. 10 AM-2 PM. Stone's Throw Farm, 625 Unionville Rd., Butler. 724-306-1103. even his wily manger knows his whereabouts. But the colonel is all shook up because 7:30-10 PM. 724-738-2018. www.sru.edu. www.facebook.com/StonesThrowAlpacas. he has racked up a secret debt and with the King himself missing, the only way to pay *Nov. 11-13: Sing Hosanna! performing Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” Dec. 7: Monthly doTERRA Essential Oil & Art Classes. See Oct. 5. it off is to find an Elvis impersonator. One Howard St., Butler. 724-287-6781. The performances will be held in the Succop Theater at the BC3. 7:30 PM. 2 PM on the www.bltgroup.org. 13th. 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-287-8362. www.singhosanna.org. Dec. 9-10: It’s a USO Christmas. Christmas music at its classic best. 8 PM. The Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. www.thestrandtheater.org. March 12: The Tornado Big Band at Succop Theater. The Tornado Big Band *Nov. 11-13: Christmas Open House Weekend at The Meridian Station will amaze you with the band and jazz standards and exciting new compositions that Gift Shop & Confectionery. All of our gifts will be 25% off. Take a day with friends Dec. 10: Butler County Symphony Orchestra presents The Magic of showcase these talented young musicians from Butler Senior and Intermediate High and family and join us for a weekend of shopping and sampling sweet treats and savory Christmas. Bring the family and enjoy traditional carols, sprinkled with music from Schools. These bands perform many original arrangements from the Big Band era as dips. Fri. 9 AM-6 PM. Sat. 10 AM-6 PM. Sun. 11 AM-4 PM. 298 Meridian Rd., Butler. How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Polar Express. Choral groups from Butler and Seneca well as contemporary tunes. 2 PM. 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. 724-482-4436. www.themeridianstation.com. Valley High schools will add to this memorable evening. 7:30 PM. Butler Intermediate www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. High School, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-1402. www.butlersymphony.org. Nov. 12: Winter Berries for Birds Program. When winter sets in, birds depend March 24: Bringing It All Together! Concert at Succop Theater. Using on plant resources to provide critical nutrients as insects become scarce. We will discuss Dec. 10: Holiday Tea. Succop Nature Park is beautifully decorated for the holidays! pieces that feature small ensembles, this concert will bring together the different native plants that help sustain birds during the harsh winter months. Participants will Join us for tea, snacks, holiday carols and a craft. 11AM and 3PM. $20/member, selections of the Philharmonic along with our local youth talent. Dvorak-Serenade for then be guided on a short hike. 2-4 PM. $6/member, $10/non-member. Succop Nature $25/nonmember. 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. Winds, Warlock-Capriol Suite, Sibellus-Finlanda. 8 PM. 107 College Dr., Butler. Park, 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. Dec. 10: Yule Log Hike and Craft. We will take a hike out into the woods to 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. Nov. 12: Butler County Symphony Orchestra presents Veteran’s Day gather natural materials to decorate a birch Yule log. We will drill candle holes and March 31: We’ve Only Just Begun Carpenters Tribute at SRU. See the Salute. Honor our beloved Veterans, the heart of our nation! Hear memorable themes level your log so that it will stay in proper position when you use it to decorate for the show that sold out in Las Vegas that recreates the original sound of the Carpenters. from Victory at Sea, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, Hymn to the Fallen from Saving Private holidays. 4-6 PM. $6/member, $10/nonmember. Succop Nature Park, 185 W. Airport Rd., JazzTimes magazine says, “Michelle Berting Brett is a richly gifted vocalist whose Ryan, and the Armed Forces Salute. 7:30 PM. Butler Intermediate High School, Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. heartfelt tribute to Karen Carpenter is simply not to be missed.” $22/adult, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-1402. www.butlersymphony.org. *Dec. 10: Rudolph, Frosty, The Grinch & Friends at The Strand. See Nov. 26. $20/senior, $18/youth, $8/SRU student. 7:30 PM. University Union MPR, 103 Central Loop, Slippery Rock. 724-738-2018. www.sru.edu. Nov.12: Plow & Play Days at The Beacon Hotel. Western Pennsylvania Garden Dec. 11: Bus Tour to Christmas Wonderland by Shadrack’s! Start with Tractor Association. 231 Beacon Rd., Renfrew. 724-596-6233. www.gotothebeacon.com. an early dinner then to the Big Butler Fairgrounds to experience an award-winning March 31: Presidio Brass Concert at Succop Theater. Since forming in 2006, Presidio Brass has rocketed to success as the face of a bold new generation in brass Using a glass-based orna- Christmas lights extravaganza. The final stop will be at Santa’s Village. $62 and includes: Nov. 12: Mixed Media Art Ornament Workshop. entertainment. By combining a brass quintet, piano and percussion instruments with ment, we will build layers of sheet music and acrylic paint techniques to complete deluxe motor coach transportation, early dinner, admission to the light display and a fresh, original arrangements, this Yamaha Performing Ensemble from San Diego, an ornament for yourself or gift giving. All supplies provided. $35. 10 AM-12 PM. stop at Santa’s Village. Butler departure at 3:30 PM. Butler Motor Tours, 210 S. Monroe California has developed a truly unique sound. 8 PM. 107 College Dr., Butler. Nicolette's Tailor Shop & Specialty Gifts, 1263 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-368-1100. St., Butler. 724-282-1000 or 1-800-222-8750. www.coachusa.com. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. www.nicolettesshop.com. Dec. 12: Family Art Afternoons at the Art Center. See. Oct. 8. *March 31, April 1, 6,-9: Children of Eden at The Strand. Stephen Schwartz’ Connect and hold the memo- Nov. 12: Sketching & Journaling Your Holiday. Dec. 15: Beer Social at Cooper Station Restaurant. See Oct. 20. most popular musical to never have a Broadway run, this show has grown to become ries of the holiday and everyday moments of the season by drawing and journaling. *Dec. 17: Rudolph, Frosty, The Grinch & Friends at The Strand. See Nov. 26. a beloved phenomenon. Joyous and inspiring musical celebrates family, parenting Journaling will reinforce the connections of the season with sounds, experiences and ‘letting go’ with stories from the Old Testament. 8 PM. $40/reserved seating, and the people you’re with for celebrations. $15. 1-2:30 PM. Nicolette's Tailor Shop & Dec. 30: Family Bowlaway Fun Center annual New Year's Eve Cyber $30/limited or obstructed view, $30/‘Tis The Season subscribers. 119 N. Main St., Specialty Gifts, 1263 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-368-1100. www.nicolettesshop.com. Bowling Extravaganza. Reserve your lane today! We have been hosting this event Zelienople. 724-742-0400. www.thestrandtheater.org. *Nov. 12-13: Harmony Museum’s annual WeihnachtsMarkt (Christmas for over 30 years and it’s sure to sell out again this year. 4 PM-1:30 AM. $45. 540 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-8630. www.11thframebarandgrille.com. *March 31, April 1, 7-9: Musical Theatre Guild Presents Godspell. Market). Juried regional artisans and other vendors present a marketplace in the Dec. 31: Harmony’s family-oriented Silvester New Year’s Eve celebration. Godspell deals with the last days of Jesus with dramatized versions of well-known tradition of Germany’s famed Christmas markets, with quality artwork and handcrafted parables. Religious experience, demonstration of joy and celebration of the family of goods as well as German and other European imports plus entertainment, refreshments Welcoming the New Year on German time in recognition of the community’s heritage —6 PM EST (midnight in Germany). Races, museum tours, dinner, comedic short film, man. The cast are conceived as clowns, improvising scenery and costumes, panto- and foods. Harmony’s National Historic Landmark District, Main and Mercer Streets, mime, vaudeville and varied musical styles. 7:30 PM. April 9 at 3 PM. $17 unless a sub- Harmony. 724-452-7341. harmonymuseum.org. foretelling the New Year, Christmas tree throwing contest, refreshments, specialty shops, all capped by ball drop and fireworks. 2-6:30 PM. Main and Mercer Streets, scriber. Succop Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-287-8243. www.mtgbutler.org. *Nov. 16-Dec. 30: The Associated Artists of Butler County’s Annual Harmony. 724-452-6780 or 724-452-7341. harmonymuseum.org. Holiday Show and Sale. Opening reception is Nov. 18. Underground Band Night is EVENTS – APRIL 2017 Dec. 9. 344 S. Main St., Butler. 724-283-6922. butlerartcenter.org. EVENTS – JANUARY 2017 April 8: Butler County Symphony Orchestra presents American Masters. Nov. 17: Santa’s Workshop at Lutherlyn. Come and join us for a fun-filled Jan. 7: Kids’ Christmas Bird Count. Kids and parents are invited to participate in a 2017 Concerto Competition Winner. Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite. weekend of "project completion" for adults. You will be provided with a workspace, Gershwin: An American in Paris. Ellington: Black, Brown and Beige Suite. 7:30 PM. overnight accommodations and plenty of delicious food and beverages. Bring your family-friendly version of the Pittsburgh Christmas Bird Count. Our naturalist will guide you. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Registration required. Free. Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-1402. unfinished projects, tools and materials, bedding and personal items. Registration www.butlersymphony.org. deadline is Nov. 7. 500 Lutherlyn Ln., Butler. 724-865-2161. www.lutherlyn.com. 10 AM-noon. Succop Nature Park, 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. *April 17-28: Kaleidoscope Arts Festival. The Kaleidoscope Arts Festival will Nov. 17: Ellen King at The Maridon Museum. A long time antiques dealer and Jan. 14: Ice Fishing at Succop Nature Park. Try your hand at ice fishing with one showcase the best of Slippery Rock University’s dance, music, theatre and visual arts. life-long collector, she has collected Flow Blue for over 45 years. Flow Blue is a catch Slippery Rock University, 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock. 724-738-4721. www.sru.edu. term given to a form of china made primarily in England beginning in 1840. The color of our educators on the Succop Nature Park pond. This program is weather dependent. April 21: Grand Romanza Show at Succop Theater. Stefano and Nina “flows” or blurs. This china is lovely for use or as a decoration. The program is filled with $6/member. $10/nonmember. 10 AM-noon. 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. Tanchietti, Tenor and Soprano Duo, offer a powerful and unforgettable experience. fun and interesting history and facts. 7-9 PM. 322 N. McKean St., Butler. 724-282-0123. www.aswp.org. The program will feature songs from Broadway’s Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner www.maridon.org. Jan. 15: Winter Walkabout, Signs of Life at Succop Nature Park. Even in the and Loewe, and Webber, to the operetta melodies of Kern, Herbert and Romberg. Nov. 17: Beer Social at Cooper Station Restaurant. See. Oct 20. midst of winter, the forest is teeming with life. Join a naturalist for the subtle and not- so-subtle signs of animal activity on the reserve. Program is outside. Adults and families. 8 PM. 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. Nov. 18: Santa’s First Stop. Help him light the holiday tree and enjoy holiday crafts $6/member, $10/nonmember. 2-3:30 PM. 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. and refreshments in the Municipal Center. 7 PM. Cranberry Township Municipal Center, www.aswp.org. EVENTS – MAY 2017 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Twp. 724-779-4386. www.cranberrytownship.org. *Jan. 20-21: The Chief at The Strand. Rob Zeller and Gene Collier’s one-man May TBD: 4th annual Butler County Chainsaw Carving Invitational. Nov. 19: Drawing Class at Nicolette’s Tailor Shop. Drawing in the style of play about the life of Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney is praised by theater pa- Witness top chainsaw carvers in action from all around the world, including Damian Zentangle, you will create pieces of unplanned, abstract, black and white art through trons and sports fans alike. See this iconic play in The Strand’s intimate setting. Skal and Butler's own Ken Tynan. Live music, auction, food, beer and more. Butler simple, structured patterns, in a small size to be relaxing and fulfilling. 10:30 AM-noon. $20-25/reserved seating. $5 off per ticket for Broadway on Main subscribers. 8 PM. Farm Show Grounds, 625 Evans City Rd., Butler. 724-822-3349. $15. Nicolette's Tailor Shop & Specialty Gifts, 1263 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. thestrandtheater.org. www.butlerchainsawcarving.com. 724-368-1100. www.nicolettesshop.com. *Jan. 20-22, 24-28: Butler Little Theatre presents God of Carnage. A *May 4-6: Mars New Year. Celebrate the New Year on the planet Mars in the Nov. 19: Basic Watercolor Class at Nicolette’s Tailor Shop. See Oct. 8. playground altercation between 11-year-old boys brings together their parents for town of Mars! Highlighting innovation and exploration. Join chairman Mike Harvey *Nov. 19-20: Christmas Open House at Wagon Wheel Antiques. Now in our a meeting to resolve the matter. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed, but as the of WTAE for three days of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and 43rd year in the same location! 10 AM-5 PM. 1399 Pittsburgh Rd., (PA Rt. 8), Valencia. meeting progresses, tensions emerge leaving the couples with more than just their Mathematics) fun! Thursday night blast-off dinner. Friday and Saturday activities 724-898-9974. www.wagonwheelantiques.us liberal principles in tatters. One Howard St., Butler. 724-287-6781. www.bltgroup.org. downtown. 724-652-1858. www.marsnewyear.com. *Nov. 25-Dec. 3: Butler Little Theatre presents The Game’s Afoot or Jan. 21: Wolf Moon Hike at Succop Nature Park. The wolf moon is named for *May 5-7: Butler Little Theatre presents Flowers for Algernon. A compel- Holmes for the Holidays. Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over the lean, dead-of-winter times of January, but survival never takes time off. Search the ling story of Charlie, a mentally handicapped man, and the strange interweaving for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members landscape for resources for a cold winter’s night under a full moon. Eat supper before of his life with Algernon, a mouse. Experimental surgery performed on Algernon to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of holiday revelry. When one of the guests is you come. We’ll warm up around the campfire at the end. This is an outside program increased his intelligence fourfold. The operation is tried on Charlie, who rapidly stabbed to death, it’s up to Gillette to solve, as he assumes the persona of his beloved appropriate for adults. $6/member, $10/nonmember. 5:30-7 PM. 185 W. Airport Rd., changes to a genius. It’s a race against time in which Charlie tries to keep his new Holmes. One Howard St., Butler. 724-287-6781. www.bltgroup.org. Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. intelligence. One Howard St., Butler. 724-287-6781. www.bltgroup.org. Nov. 26: Holiday Desserts Cooking Class. The warmth of the hearth provides a *Jan. 27-29: Ella & Basie at The Strand. Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basie are two May 7: An Afternoon with Lindsay Fisher. Lindsay Fisher, originally from seasonal background for the preparation of authentic 18th century dessert pies, tarts, titans of jazz that, surprisingly, hadn’t collaborated on a full album until July of 1963. Butler, who has spent the bulk of her career in NYC, is currently on the dance faculty cakes, "little" cakes and creams. 10 AM-2 PM. The Old Stone House Museum, This original concert revue tracks the careers of these jazz greats. $35/reserved seating. at SRU. Her autobiographical piece “Over Exposed” will be represented. 2 PM. Succop 2856 William Flynn Hwy., Slippery Rock. 724-738-2409. www.oldstonehousePA.org. $25/limited or obstructed view, $30/Broadway on Main subscription. 8 PM. Jan. 29 at 2 Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. PM. 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. thestrandtheater.org. Nov. 26: Spirit of Christmas Parade. Parade is open to businesses and organiza- *May 12-14: Groucho: A Life in Revue at The Strand Theater. According tions and will include local marching bands as well. Be sure to come early to enjoy all Jan. 28: 11th annual Butler County Wine Festival. Event featuring wine, food, to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette Theater Critic, this show is an energetic romp through the downtown shopping and dining options. 5:30 PM. Main St., Butler. 724-283-1500. music, photo booth and vendors. Sample from 10 Pennsylvania wineries, local restau- the life of one of Vaudeville’s pioneers. Fast-paced, but also heartfelt and senti- insidebutlercounty.com/spirit-of-christmas-parade. rants and caterers and shop the unique merchandise. Basket raffle. Proceeds benefit mental. $35/reserved seating. $25/limited or obstructed view, $30/Broadway on Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program of Butler County. Must be 21 years or older to attend. Main subscription. 8 PM. May 14 at 2 PM. 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. Nov. 26: Rudolph, Frosty, The Grinch and Friends at The Strand. Come see this Session I: 3-5:30 PM. Session II: 6:30-9 PM. $20/online presale, $25/day of event. Butler thestrandtheater.org. family favorite. 2 PM. 119 N. Main St., Zelienople. 724-742-0400. thestrandtheater.org. Days Inn, 139 Pittsburgh Rd., Butler. 724-283-1500. wisr680.com/wine-festival. May 13: Glacier Ridge Trail Ultramarathons and Trail Race. 50 mile, 50K Jan. 29: Cloud Chamber performance at Succop Theater. These formally ultramarathons and 30K trail race. 5 AM - 8:30 PM. Moraine State Park, 118 North EVENTS – DECEMBER 2016 trained musicians are a violin and guitar duo specializing in folk and jazz. Their perfor- Shore Dr., Pavilion #7, Portersville. www.glacierridgetrailultra.com. Dec. 2: Holiday Pops at Succop Theater. Celebrate the most wonderful time of mance experience includes classical, blues, folk, jazz and rock genres. 2 PM. 107 College May 19: The Pittsburgh Philharmonic performing Tchaikovsky. Two the year with the Pittsburgh Philharmonic and some holiday favorites. Bring a toy for Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. monumental pieces by the great Russian master Pyotr Llich Tchaikovsky: Symphony Toys for Tots and get a coupon for an upcoming show. Plus, don’t miss a special visit Jan. 29: Citizen Science: Frog Watch Program. Learn how to identify local frogs No. 4 and Violin Concerto in D major, featuring soloist Sam Rotberg. 8 PM. Succop from Santa! 8 PM. 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. and submit your counts to the Frog Watch citizen science data collection. Appropriate Theater, 107 College Dr., Butler. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. *Dec. 2-4: Annual Christmas Shopping Tour. Celebrate local! Join eight Butler for adults and interested youth. Free. 2-4 PM. Succop Nature Park, 185 W. Airport Rd., *May 20-21: Portersville Steam Show Spring Gas-up. We provide a large County shops all celebrating the holiday season on the same weekend with sales, Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. variety of activities for the whole family. A vintage village, saw mill, cider press, gas goodies and prizes. Each shop will have something special happening. A list of shops engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, flea market, and map will be available at each shop. 724-368-1100. EVENTS – FEBRUARY 2017 crafts, food, kids’ pedal tractor pulling, tractor pulls, and a steam building are some *Dec. 2-4: Christmas Open House at the Glass Blowing Center. Browse our Feb. 3: John Ford Coley at SRU. Best known as half of the Grammy-nominated of the features you may enjoy. Portersville Steam Show Grounds, 1512 Perry Hwy., selection of hand-blown glass gifts and learn about this amazing art form. You can ex- duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. This singing legend and audience favorite has Portersville. 724-285-7038. www.portersvillesteamshow.org. perience flame working demonstrations by watching one of our resident glass workers multiple double platinum and gold records to his credit. $20/adult, $18/senior, $16/ May 22: Bus Tour: Murals and More. The Walldogs consist of volunteers who producing their wares in our in-store workshop. 10 AM-6 PM. 114 Leonard Rd., Hilliards. youth, $8/SRU student. 7:30 PM. University Union MPR, 103 Central Loop, Slippery Rock. travel to different cities each year and paint murals around the town. In 2016, Butler 724-791-2100. www.glass123.com. 724-738-2018. www.sru.edu. was the lucky city to host this event. Our daily tour package will include viewing the Dec. 3: The Reindeer Race. This is a fun family 5K and 1-mile race. Join us for a fun Feb. 4: 7th annual Winterfest. A great cure for cabin fever! 5K run/walk, chili various wall murals around town, with bonus stops featuring our favorite hometown race, great prizes, cool giveaways and more. Walk, run or skip your way to the finish and cook-off , visit with “Iceburgh” the Pittsburgh Penguin Mascot, ice carving, horse-drawn shops and restaurants. Butler Motor Transit, Inc., 210 S. Monroe St., Butler. visit with Santa Claus. Kick off the Christmas season at this festive and fun event! wagon rides, dog sleds, live music, snowshoe workshop, chainsaw carving, North 724-282-1000. www.coachusa.com/butler. 7 AM-1:30 PM. Downtown Harmony, Mercer St., Harmony. $25. 724-321-4265. Country Trail hike, cross-country skiing, crafts, food, bonfire and Smokey the Bear. On *May 26-29: Outdoor Extravaganza. Weekend full of outdoor activities, fun www.getfitfamilies.com. the South Shore this year, Moraine State Park, 225 Pleasant Valley Rd., Portersville. workshops and evening entertainment, meals and camping. Sponsored by Butler Dec. 3: Winter Birding with Audubon. What birds are showing up this year at 724-368-9185. www.morainepreservationfund.org. Outdoor Club. Camping and food are optional. Activities leave from Breakneck Succop? How do birds survive the cold of winter? Come explore with our naturalists Feb. 4: Butler County Symphony Orchestra presents Great Romantics. Campground. Various levels of hikes, water trips, bike trips and workshops. and observe what species of birds are to be discovered and some of their strategies of Tanya Satteson, violin. Schubert: Rosamunde Overture, Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto. 724-526-5407. www.outdoorextravaganza.org. survival. $6/member, $10/nonmember. 12-2 PM. Succop Nature Park, Dvořák: Symphony No. 7. 7:30 PM. Butler Intermediate High School, *May 27-28: PyroFest. PyroFest is an affordable community event to promote 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler. 724-283-1402. www.butlersymphony.org. and celebrate the international art of pyrotechnics through innovative and unique Dec. 3: Girls and Dolls Holiday Tea. Bring your favorite little girl, along with her Feb. 10: Teresa Walters at Succop Theater. Teresa has performed as recitalist presentations. Techniques and products from around the globe create both daytime doll, for a tea party fit for a princess! We’ll have tea, snacks, holiday carols and a craft. and orchestral soloist on six continents and in most of the 50 United States at venues and nighttime pyrotechnic displays, providing a sensory and visual experience. Register early! 11 AM and 3 PM. $20/member, $25/nonmember. Succop Nature Park, in New York, London, Paris, Moscow, Australia and Jerusalem. 8 PM. College Dr., Butler. PyroFest also includes live music, food and a kid's zone. Cooper’s Lake Campground, 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. 724-284-8505. www.bc3.edu/succop-theater. 205 Currie Rd., Slippery Rock. 800-854-4705. www.pyrofest.com. - - - - - Dec. 3: Citizen Science: Christmas Bird Count and Project Feederwatch Feb. 11: Butler A.M. Rotary’s 2nd annual Carved in Ice. DiMartino Ice Training. Learn or review the birds most likely to be seen. Beginners welcome! Act Company will transform ice into one-of-a-kind works of art. Chili-cook-off with local res- Dates and events are subject to change without notice. Admission may be charged, and 48 credit available. Classroom session and a short birding walk, conditions permitting. taurants and organizations competing for the Chili Bowl trophy, voted on by attendees the rates are subject to change. The Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau accepts no Free. 10 AM-12 PM. $6/members, $10/nonmember. Succop Nature Park, who sample. Ice skating rink, food, hot drinks, wine tastings, music and entertainment, responsibility for any changes that might occur. When you are making plans to attend an 185 W. Airport Rd., Butler. 412-963-6100. www.aswp.org. plus appearance by the Snow Queen, Snow Princess and their hugging snowman! 11 event, verify the information by calling the number listed in each event. This calendar is only a Dec. 3: Paint a Watercolor Greeting Card. This class is during our Christmas AM-4 PM. Diamond Park, Main St., Butler. 724-991-2212. partial list of events taking place. This calendar’s content was compiled and published by the Shopping Tour which makes it special. Learn how to blend a soft watercolor wash www.ButlerAMRotary.com. Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau based on information from the organizations and with simple watercolor technique to create a beautiful greeting card. Frameable too! event sponsors listed. This calendar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute Feb. 25: Cherry Pie Hike. Annual hike commemorating George Washington’s birth- a recommendation or endorsement of the events. Includes prepared greeting card and use of supplies. $38. 10 AM-12 PM. Nicolette’s day with history and cherry pie. North Country Trail, Slippery Rock. Tailor Shop & Specialty Gifts, 1263 Perry Hwy., Portersville. 724-368-1100. 724-738- 4964. www.oldstonehousepa.org. For more event listings, explore www.VisitButlerCounty.com. www.nicolettesshop.com.
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