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Original show features chorusCRANBERRY TWP — The Greater Cranberry Men’s Chorus will present an original musical comedy “WBOG is on the AIR!” at 6 p.m. May 21 at Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School.The family show takes a comical behind-the-scenes look at a broadcast day at fictional radio station WBOG in Cranberry, where everything you hear on the radio isn’t always as it seems.Featured guests are the 2017 fourth place International Seniors Quartet finalist Unfinished Business.Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.For more information, call 724-816-1043 or visit bogmeisters.com.

Penguin Day set at aviaryPITTSBURGH — The National Aviary will host World Penguin Day on April 25. There will be games, crafts and penguins.Hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and activities are included with regular admission of $14 for adults and $13 for senior citizens and students.Visit nationalaviary.org.

Artists attend Maridon event“A Cosmic Contemporary Collaboration” will open April 8 at the Maridon Museum, 322 N. McKean St.A reception from 5 to 8 p.m. April 8 will feature Huang Ziang’s poetry, Randall DiGuiseppi’s images, William Rock’s bronze sculptures and the work of Dennis Keyes.Reservations for the reception are required, and requested donation is $10.Call 724-282-0123 or visit maridon.org.The exhibit will continue through June 3 at the Maridon.

Symphony finishes seasonThe Butler County Symphony Orchestra will conclude its 68th season with “American Masters” featuring the 2017 Young Artist Competition winner Angela Renninger. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. April 8 at Butler Intermediate High School.Tickets are $20.50 for adults and $5.50 for students.For more information, call 724-283-1402 or visit www.butlersymphony.org.

WWII exhibit to travelPITTSBURGH — Heinz History Center will host the “We Can Do It!” WWII traveling exhibit Friday through Sunday.The 500-square-foot exhibit explores Western Pennsylvania’s impact on the home, industrial and battle fronts during World War II.Visitors can learn about the development of the Jeep by American Bantam in Butler and hear the stories behind “Rosie the Riveter” and the local Tuskegee Airmen.The exhibition will visit nearly 20 cultural institutions throughout Western Pennsylvania, including the Butler County Historical Society from June 17 to Aug. 8.

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