BUTLER TWP — Slippery Rock University dance theatre's “Forward Momentum” concert will present original choreography in a variety of genres and styles by dance majors and an alumna guest artist at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at The Succop Theater at Butler County Community College.

Nine SRU dance majors were chosen for choreography, while 40 students will present the concert.

Tickets are $10 for the public and $5 for SRU students and are available at the information desk in the Smith Student Center and at the Succop Theater box office one hour before each performance.

FOXBURG — The second annual Winter Fest, a two-day event planned for Saturday and Sunday, will feature the RiverStone Classic Sled Dog Race at 10 a.m. both days at RiverStone Farm. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m.RiverStone gates open at 8:30 a.m. Admission to the grounds and parking are free. Food will be available for purchase.Other activities planned at the farm include ice skating on the pond, snow tubing and sled riding, all depending on weather.If conditions allow, horse drawn sleigh and bobsled rides will be available for a fee during the afternoon.There must be 2 to 3 inches of snow for dog sled racing. No rescheduled snow date is planned.If snow conditions limit racing, there will be a chance to meet mushers and sled dogs during the festival. Visit www.GoFoxburg.com.

FRAZER TWP, Allegheny County — Wagman Winterfest starts with solar viewing at 4 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Nicholas E. Wagman Observatory, Deer Lakes Regional Park, near Russellton. The event is held weather permitting.Admission is free. Donations are accepted to cover the costs of operation.For directions or to check on weather conditions, call the observatory at 724-224-2510. The event is sponsored by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh.

OIL CITY — The Oil City Arts and Culture Commission and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Venango County have teamed up to host Oil City's sixth annual Oil Country Bluegrass Festival Feb. 22 to 24 at the Days Inn, formerly The Arlington Hotel, 1 Seneca St.Performances take place about every half hour beginning at 6 p.m. or shortly thereafter Feb. 22; by 1 p.m. Feb. 23; and by 9 a.m. Feb. 24.Bands will be donating their time to benefit the sponsoring entities. Bands committed to performing include Border Ride, the Dempseytown Ramblers, Grover and the Nighthawks, Road Apple Ridge, The Pine Valley Boys and Wildwood Express.Call 814-676-3465 or 814-677-2373.

AMBRIDGE — Old Economy Village offers a behind-the-scenes look at the historical site from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Staff will show artifacts in the storage rooms and archive.While waiting for their tour, guests can enjoy wine and cheese and browse the first floor of the visitor center.Reservations are required and cost $25 for the public or $20 for Friends of Old Economy Village members. Reservations will be taken through Tuesday. Call 724-266-4500, Ext. 101.