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The Butler County Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Elisabeth Heath Charles, will present a Valentine's Day concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 in the auditorium of Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Road.
In accord with the symphony's 60th anniversary "Diamond Jubilee" theme, the concert called "Romantic Gems" will celebrate famous lovers.
The Butler Musical Theatre Guild Singers and vocal soloists will present an arrangement of the world's great love songs, arranged by BCSO composer of the year Drew Fennell, plus familiar selections from Richard Rodgers' Broadway shows.
In advance, tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students and are available at the symphony office, 259 S. Main St. Adult tickets at the door will cost $18.
For information, call the symphony office at 724-283-1402 or visit the Web site, www.butlersymphony.org.
HARMONY — A concert of 19th century music will be performed by the 1830 Old Economy Orchestra and Old Economy Singers during Historic Harmony's 42nd Harmoniefest on Feb. 14 in Stewart Hall at the museum, Main and Mercer streets.The annual dinner and historical program fundraiser benefits Harmony Museum operations.The orchestra's professional musicians, playing instruments identical to those of the early 1800s, and the vocalists appear in authentic 19th century Harmonist costume.For information, call 724-452-7341 or 800-821-4822.
EVANS CITY — An interactive book preview of George Washington's first official mission will be presented by Carl Robertson from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 7 at Providence Plantation, 300 Textor Hill Road.It is a preview of his book expected to be published later this year. Discussions of documentation of the location of "Murdering Town," and the likely location where the Indian guide attempted to kill Washington will be held.Seating is limited to 30 and reservations are required by Tuesday. Admission is $10. Call 724 538-8818.
Lunafest, the fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women's issues, highlighting women filmmakers, will be hosted by the AAUW Butler Branch at 1 p.m. Feb. 7 at The Art Center, 344 S. Main St.This festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated in10 short films by women filmmakers. The pieces range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women's health, motherhood, body image, sexuality, cultural diversity and breaking barriers.Admission is $5. Proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Fund, AAUW Butler Branch and The Art Center.Call 724-283-6922 for information.
CRANBERRY TWP — The Ultimate Wii Sports Champion will be determined Feb. 6 as gamers will have the opportunity to take part in a tournament open to anyone age 10 to 14 for a fee of $5 for Cranberry residents and $7 for nonresidents.The event will kick off at 7 p.m. on the big screen in the council chambers of the Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road.Prizes will be awarded in the home video game system contest.Wii Sports is a collection of games of five sports simulations: tennis, baseball, bowling, golf and boxing. Champions will be crowned in each of the five sports. Those five winners will compete against one another in all of the competitions to determine the Ultimate Wii Champion.To register, call 724-776-4806, Ext. 1129.
SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock University's Outdoor Adventures program at the Robert N. Aebersold Student Recreation Center will offer a one-day program to children on rock climbing or kayaking."Rock Climbing for Kids" is Saturday while "Kayak for Kids" will be Feb. 7. Both programs will offer sessions divided by grade levels. The 8:30 to 10 a.m. sessions are for those in grades one to six; the 10 to 11:30 a.m. sessions are for those in grades seven to 12.Recreation center members are admitted free; nonmembers pay $5. Registration is required. Call 724-738-2883.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents the Pittsburgh premiere of "Roméo et Juliette" Feb. 12 to 15 at the Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave.The tale of the star-crossed lovers from Verona is set to Prokofiev's classic score as performed by the PBT Orchestra.Tickets range from $20.50 to $88.50 and are available by calling 412-456-6666 or visiting www.pbt.org.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Concert Chorale will present "The French Masters: Faure's Requiem and Poulenc's Gloria" on March 7 and 8, as the second of a three-concert series in its 2008-2009 season.Concerts will take place at 8 p.m. March 7 at Ingomar United Methodist Church, 1501 W. Ingomar Road, Franklin Park, and 4 p.m. March 8 at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church, 384 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh.Tickets range from $16 to $20 for adults, $8 for students, and free for children younger than 12. Call 412-635-7654 or visit the Web site, www.PCCsing.org.
PITTSBURGH — Andy Warhol Museum, 117 Sandusky St., opens two new exhibitions on Feb. 7."The End: Analyzing Art in Troubled Times" and "Breaking News: Brigid Berlin, A Retrospective" will then continue through June 1.These two exhibitions feature more than 34 contemporary artists from around the world who work in a wide variety of media.Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays; closed Mondays.Admission is $15 for adults, $9 for senior citizens, and $8 for students and children. Call 412-237-8300.
