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Concert season is overtaking the region, with outdoor venues opening up and local performers rosining their bows and tuning their guitars.
The Butler County Symphony is honoring those dedicated to the organization, including their conductor, at this weekend’s concert. As a movie buff myself, I look forward to experiencing the music of Hollywood at Saturday’s performance.
The professionalism of our symphony has always been impressive, and it shocks me that more people aren’t aware of the talent in our county. If you’ve been on the fence about attending a symphony concert, this one might be the one for you. It’s sure to be an evening of celebration and reminiscence.
Joy abounded at the Easter egg hunts last weekend, and the fun continues the next few days with multiple rabbit-themed activities.
English Lutheran Church in Zelienople is holding a Breakfast with the Bunny event at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 8. Children will receive a basket of goodies and get pictures with the Easter Bunny himself. Registration is required via this link, forms.office.com/r/pwszTUXnYR. Admission is $5 for adults, and $3 for children ages 2 to10. Proceeds benefit the Zelienople Lion's Club and church building projects.
The Easter Bunny Games run from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Callery Volunteer Fire Department on 179 Main St. The event is free and includes pictures with the Bunny!
Children ages 3 to 8 will learn about the cool creatures of Moraine State Park from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8, during the Rabbit Romp. The event will have participants take a hike, do a craft and try the obstacle course near pavilion 7 at McDanel’s Launch Area on the North Shore.
On Friday, April 7, four churches in Evans City will hold the annual community cross walk starting at noon at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 202 Van Buren St. A group of about 30 people will carry a cross from the starting point to St. John United Church of Christ for a Good Friday service.
Harrisville Community Band is performing at 7 p.m. Friday, April 7, at the Harrisville Fire Hall, 313 E. Mercer St. Selections from “Jesus Christ Superstar” and Disney movies will be among the performances. Admission is free.
From 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 8, walk through the stages of the Easter story at North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. in Butler. A light snack will be provided.
Slippery Rock Southern Gospel Concerts will have an Easter Eve Concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Crossroads Baptist Church, 302 Harmony Road, Slippery Rock. Admission is free. Featured performances will be by The Pine Ridge Boys Quartet and The Tom Walker Family.
At the closing concert for Butler County Symphony Orchestra’s season, conductor Matthew Kraemer will be honored and several awards will be presented. Tickets for “The Golden Age of Hollywood” are available online at butlersymphony.org or call the office at 724-283-1402. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, in the Butler Intermediate High School auditorium.
On Monday, April 10, join the Opus I Music Society to learn about shape notes and the early 19th century music notation. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m., and the program starts at 10 a.m. at LifePointe Alliance Church, 997 Route 228, Adams Township.
Tickets are available for the Butler County Humane Society’s Fur Ball on April 29 at the Butler Country Club, 310 Country Club Road, Penn Township. Join in dinner and dancing, petting animals and auctions. For more information, visit butlercountyhs.org/events.
