[naviga:h3]Symphony to play Brahms[/naviga:h3]

Butler County Symphony Orchestra opens its 69th season Saturday with an “All Brahms” concert in the Butler Intermediate High School auditorium.

A pre-concert lecture will be given by music director and conductor Matthew Kraemer at 6:30 p.m., and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

Featured will be Andrés Cárdenes on violin and Marjorie Lange Hanna on cello.

Tickets are available at the symphony office, 259 S. Main St., or at butlersymphony.org.

Call 724-283-1402 for more information.

[naviga:h3]Concordia has Oktoberfest[/naviga:h3]

JEFFERSON TWP — Concordia’s Oktoberfest will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

The day features a German menu, musical entertainment, a petting zoo/pony rides, games, entertainment and fireworks at 134 Marwood Road, Jefferson Township.

For more information, call 888-352-1571 or visit www.concordialm.org.

[naviga:h3]Steam show this weekend[/naviga:h3]

PORTERSVILLE — The Portersville Steam Show Fall Fling is planned for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Portersville Steam Show Grounds, 1512 Perry Highway.

It features a vintage village, cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, a flea market, crafts and food.

Call 724-285-7038 or visit www.portersvillesteamshow.org.

[naviga:h3]Farm tour is 2 days this year[/naviga:h3]

This year’s annual Butler County Farm Tour will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.

Participants travel at their own pace to the six northern Butler County farms on the tour, where they can learn about each farm’s purpose or production.

New this year are added stops where participants can eat, have a beer, see a demonstration or play a game with the children.

For a map of the self-guided tour sites, call 866-856-8444 or visit www.VisitButlerCounty.com/FarmTour.

[naviga:h3]Ghost Walk tells new story[/naviga:h3]

This year’s Butler Ghost Walk will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28 starting from Diamond Park, across from the Butler County Courthouse.

Tour guide Bill May takes spectators of all ages on a guided walking tour and tells stories of Sam Mohawk, Ghosts of the Old Hospital, Haunted Elevator, Chinese Laundry Murder, Phantom Civil War Regiment, the Girl Who Heard the Angels Sing, and new this year, “The Ghost of the Penn Theater.”

Cost is $10, and reservations are required. Visit www.ButlerGhostWalk.com or call 724-256-9026.

All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The event is sponsored by the Butler County Civil War Roundtable.

[naviga:h3]Saxonburg site of dinner[/naviga:h3]

SAXONBURG — A progressive dinner, sponsored by Saxonburg Supper Club, will take place Oct. 11.

Stops include Hotel Saxonburg, Novotny’s, Batch, Curds and Molds, Saxonburg Coffee Co., Kelley’s and Mainstreet Bake Shop.

Cost is $55 inclusive of food, drinks, taxes and gratuities. Tickets are available at Hotel Saxonburg.

[naviga:h3]Guitar duo to perform[/naviga:h3]

JEFFERSON TWP — The Ferla-Marcinizyn Guitar Duo will perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at Concordia Haven I dining room, 112 Marwood Road.

To make a reservation or for more information, call 724-352-1571, Ext. 8518.

[naviga:h3]Aviary presents art show[/naviga:h3]

PITTSBURGH — A Wings & Wildlife Art Show & Marketplace is planned at the National Aviary from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 4 and 5.

Featured artist Maria DeSimone Prascak, along with locally and nationally recognized artists, will show nature-inspired work available for purchase

For more information, visit www.aviary.org/ArtShow or call 412-258-9433.

[naviga:h3]Foxburg hosts art, wine fest[/naviga:h3]

FOXBURG — The 14th annual Foxburg Art, Food and Wine Fall Festival will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Festivities planned include arts and crafts, food, a raffle, Chinese auction, music and children’s activities.

Admission is free. For more information, visit www.gofoxburg.com or call 844-369-2874.

[naviga:h3]Holiday art show, sale set [/naviga:h3]

CRANBERRY TWP — Cranberry Artists Network will host a Holiday Art Show & Sale from Nov. 14 to Dec. 20 at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building, 2525 Rochester Road.

A reception is planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29.