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The pianist who will perform with the Butler County Symphony Orchestra this weekend also will visit with students.
Igor Lipinski will present “Classical Music Reimagined: Performing in the Digital Age” to middle and high school music students from all districts in Butler County at 2 p.m. Friday in the Butler Intermediate High School auditorium.
He then will perform with the Butler County Symphony Orchestra in its “Celestial Fantasy” concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Butler Intermediate auditorium.
Tickets to the concert are $23 for adults and $5.50 for students and are available at the symphony office, 259 S. Main St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays or at www.showclix.com. Call 724-283-1402.
CRANBERRY TWP — The Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau will host a two-day Celebration of Chocolate Feb. 22 and 23 at the Pittsburgh Marriott North, 100 Cranberry Woods Drive.Demonstrations by area businesses and a fashion show featuring clothing and accessories and shades of brown are planned.Hours will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children age 12 and younger. Call 724-234-4619.
The Bach Society has begun rehearsals for the group's spring concerts that will take place May 2 and 3.The community choral group practices from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evenings at Tower Presbyterian Church.Call 412-445-3909 or 724-450-0636 for more information about joining the group.
PITTSBURGH — The Hillman Performing Arts Series brings African-style Cirque du Soleil to Pittsburgh when it presents Cirque Zuma Zuma at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Hillman Center for Performing Arts on the Shady Side Academy Senior School campus, 423 Fox Chapel Road.Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for senior citizens and $10 for students, and are available by calling 412-968-3040.
