BUTLER TWP — The musical “Newsies” opens Friday and runs through Sunday at the Succop Theater at Butler County Community College.

The Sing Hosanna! production begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $15, and seats are not reserved. Call 724-290-8900 for more information.

CRANBERRY TWP — “The Season of Joy” art show will be presented by the Cranberry Artists Network starting Friday.The group hopes to show what brings them joy with a gallery full of art and holiday cheer.The reception for the show is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15. Refreshments will be served, and the artists will talk about their works. Admission is free.A Viewers Choice Award will be presented. The public can vote Friday through Nov. 15.The exhibit will continue through Dec. 20 in the Back Hall Gallery at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road.Visit www.cranberryartistsnetwork.com for more information.

BRADY TWP — Jennings Environmental Education Center, Route 528, will be the site of “Oawesome Opossum” at 3 p.m. Nov. 24 and “Nature Detectives: Map Mysteries” at 2 p.m. Dec. 8.Registration for the Nature Detectives program is due by Dec. 6 at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov or by calling 724-794-6011.Children should be accompanied by a parent or other adult.The Nature Shop at Jennings is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The shop also opens from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends when programs are scheduled.

ADAMS TWP — A ragtime program is planned for 10 a.m. Monday at the Opus I Music Society meeting at LifePointe Alliance Church, Route 228.In celebration of American Music Month, Opus I member Dr. Glenn Utsch will present “What, No Joplin? Exploring Other Early Ragtime Pianists and Their Music.”Refreshments are served at 9:30 a.m.