BLT hosts improv nightBefore Butler Little Theatre opens its first show of the season next Friday, the theater will host an improv night at 7 p.m. this Saturday at the theater at One Howard St. Admission to the unscripted event hosted by Shannon Donovan will be $5 at the door.

‘Echoes’ tour postponedButler County Historical Society has postponed its Echoes from Our Past historic cemetery program that was scheduled for this weekend. The walking tour may be rescheduled to spring. For more information, call 724-283-8116.

VillageFest Saturday in SRSLIPPERY ROCK — The Slippery Rock VillageFest is Saturday on Main Street. Vendors, entertainment, and activities are planned. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Foxburg site of art, wine festFOXBURG — The Foxburg Food, Art and Wine Festival celebrates its 13th year on Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.A fall driving tour, clam bake, arts and crafts, food and music will be part of the festivities at various sites. For more information visit FoxburgFestival.com, GoFoxburg.com or call 724-659-5701.

Students act in ‘Modern Millie’PITTSBURGH — Three Butler County students, who are members of the Pittsburgh CLO Academy, will be appearing in the musical “Thoroughly Modern Millie” Saturday and Sunday at the CAPA Theater, 111 Ninth St.Torrance Bajuszik of Saxonburg and Victoria Huston and Halle Surgil, both of Sarver, star in the show. Curtain is at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.Call 412-281-2234 for tickets or more information.

Symphony plays ‘Russians’BUTLER TWP — The Butler County Symphony Orchestra will start its 68th season on Oct. 1 with “Magnificent Russians.”The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Butler Intermediate High School.A pre-concert lecture with conductor Matthew Kraemer will begin at 6:30 p.m.Tickets are $23 for adults and $5.50 for students. Call 724-283-1402, visit the symphony office at 259 S. Main St., or online butlersymphony.org.

Band releases debut CDThe Grant Street Grifters, an Americana band featuring Trish Imbrogno who also performs with the Butler County Symphony Orchestra, will release its debut CD on Friday.“An Hour Before Dawn” with five original songs will be released at the party at The FunHouse at Mr. Small’s in Millvale.For tickets or more information, visit http://bit.ly/GrantStreetGrifters.

Tasting party benefits charityPENN TWP — The 23rd annual Chef Tasting Party and Auction on Oct. 2 will benefit Community Care Connections.From 4 to 7 p.m. at The Mansion on Route 8, those attending can enjoy appetizers, entrees and desserts prepared by area chefs as well as a sampling wines, gourmet coffees, and beers from area distributors and craft breweries.Call 724-283-3198.