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The Maridon Museum is hosting a Lucky Dragon Casino Night from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday
at Butler Country Club, Penn Township.This fundraiser will feature hors d'oeuvres, horse races and casino games.In other Maridon activities, a Feng Shui workshop for adults is planned for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Lunch will be provided. Cost is $25 for nonmembers and $20 for members.Call 724-282-0123 for details or reservations.
ZELIENOPLE — Following a sold out show in May at the Strand Theater, pop/rock icon John Oates will return to play a solo concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.Oates is well-known as half of the hit-making duo Hall & Oates, whose hit singles include “Sara Smile,” “She's Gone,” “Rich Girl,” “Private Eyes” and “Out of Touch.”In recent years, however, Oates has turned to the broad musical genre known as Americana, a mix of soul, rock, blues, R&B, folk, country and other influences.He is on tour with a reconfigured roots-rock band and new sounds from his CD “Mississippi Mile.”Reserve seating is $35. Tickets are available by calling 724-742-0400 or at www.thestrandtheater.org.
PENN TWP — A jazz festival is set for 1 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Succop Conservancy, 185 W. Airport Road.The event is sponsored by the Butler AM Rotary.Entertainers will include Steve Hawk, trumpet; Harold Better, trombone; Don Aliquo, saxophone; and Jessica Lee, vocalist.Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door. Tickets are available online at www.butleramrotary.com or at May's Music Shoppe, 247 E. Jefferson St.Food and beverages will be catered.Funds raised will help support the Butler AM Rotary charities.
PORTERSVILLE — The Portersville Steam Show takes place today through Sunday at the Steam Show grounds, Route 19.Activities begin at 9 a.m. daily and will include demonstrations, train and wagon rides, tractor pulls, Civil War reenactments, a flea market, food and games.Admission is $2 today and Sunday and $5 on Friday and Saturday; children younger than 12 are admitted free. Visit the website www.portersvillesteamshow.homestead.com.
HAMPTON TWP, Allegheny County — Ballet Under the Stars, a free performance by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, is planned for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Middle Road Concert Area at Hartwood Acres.The evening begins at 5 p.m. with free family activities.Guests can choose to participate in “Dinner Under the PBT Tent” featuring dinner, cocktails and live music for $75 for adults and $20 for children. Call 412-454-9137 for tickets.PBT also will give a free performance at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at St. Clair Park, Greensburg.
PITTSBURGH — The date for the upcoming Colbie Caillat concert has been changed.The new date is Sept. 12, still at 7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead, 510 E. 10th Ave. in Munhall.Seated tickets are $29.50 in advance and $32 on the day of the show and are available online at www.LibraryMusicHall.com or by calling 412-368-5225.All tickets from the previously scheduled Sept. 19 date will be accepted.
