Symphony hosts CornettiThe Butler County Symphony Orchestra will present its next concert, “Marianne Cornetti Returns” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Butler Intermediate High School auditorium.A Knoch High School graduate, Cornetti is recognized as one of the leading Verdi mezzo-sopranos in the world.Butler Symphony music director and conductor Matthew Kraemer will present a pre-concert lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m.Tickets are available at the symphony office, 259 S. Main St. or by calling 724-283-1402. Tickets also are available in advance at www.ShowClix.com.Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students, plus a handling fee.Call 724-283-1402 or visit butlersymphony.org.

Center shows 'America'The art show “Celebrate America” will open Jan. 27 at the Butler Art Center and run through Feb. 26.The show will highlight many of the celebrations in America, using national holidays as a starting point for looking at the year ahead.The show will be judged by two member artists, and cash and ribbons will be awarded.A reception will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 29. Light refreshments will be served, and the Harmony Hot Haus band will perform.For more information or reservations for upcoming classes, workshops or parties, call 724-283-6922 or send e-mail to office@butlerartcenter.org.The Art Center at 344 S. Main St. is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

BLT begins comedy/dramaButler Little Theatre opens the comedy/drama “Crimes of the Heart” on Friday for a run through Jan. 30.Curtain is at 8:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the theater at One Howard St.Tickets are $12. Call 724-287-6781 from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays for reservations.For more information, call www.bltgroup.org.Bluegrass music offeredBUTLER TWP — This year’s January Ice Jam will feature bluegrass music Friday and Saturday at the Days Inn, Route 8. Admission is free. As many as 28 bands will be playing traditional, contemporary and gospel bluegrass.The Ice Jam will run from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday.For more information, visit www.januaryicejam.com.

Moraine site of ski workshopMUDDY CREEK TWP — A cross country ski workshop is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Valley Day Use Area on the South Shore of Moraine State Park.Take cross country skis, rent some skis or just come to see how it’s done. Instruction will be geared to the abilities and interests of the people in the class and will cover technique and equipment selection.Meet in the field near the Sunken Garden trailhead before Pleasant Valley Beach. Admission is free, but registration required.If there isn’t any snow, the group will still meet.To register, visit events.dcnr.pa.gov or call the park office 724 368-8811.

Ground Hog Stomp plannedMUDDY CREEK TWP — A two-hour Ground Hog Stomp hike on a section of the North Country Trail will depart at 1 p.m. Jan. 30 from the bike rental parking lot on the North Shore of Moraine State Park.Weather conditions and the preference of the group will determine the distance. If snow is at least 4 inches deep, some snowshoes will be available to lend out.