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‘Beauty and the Beast’ opensBUTLER TWP — Sing Hosanna! will stage “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” musical at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Succop Theater at Butler County Community College.Tickets are $15 and available at May’s Music Shoppe. For information, call 724-287-8362.
Veteran speaks at EC libraryEVANS CITY — World War II veteran P.R. Steinke will share his experiences from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Evans City Public Library, 204 S. Jackson St. Additionally, Steinke will have the memoir book on his life, “The Call” written by Paul Boyce, available.
Symphony Youth performPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra will present “The Color of Sound” at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland.Pittsburgh Opera resident artists Leah De Gruyl and Brian Vu will perform as well.
The concert is free but tickets are required. To download tickets, visit www.pyso.org or call 412-392-4872.Zelie society sets home tourZELIENOPLE — The Zelienople Historical Society’s 24th annual Christmas Home Tour will begin at 9 a.m. Dec. 3.Decorated homes in a variety of styles will be open to guests during the self-drive event.The starting point and luncheon location will be outlined in the greeting letter given to paid ticket holders.The $22 ticket price includes the tour and a catered luncheon featuring door prizes and a quilt raffle.Paid reservations are required in advance. Tickets are available at Passavant House, 243 S. Main St., Zelienople, weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon, or by mail by sending a request, a check, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the society at the same address.
Moraine site of kids’ programsMUDDY CREEK TWP — Moraine State Park will host “Getting Ready for Winter” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 17 at Pavilion 7 at McDanel’s Launch on the North Shore.The park and the Butler County Federated Library System program geared for preschool-aged children will teach about animals with activities, a story and a walk in the park.Additionally, “Backyard Birds” for preschool-aged children will be presented from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 1, also at Pavilion 7.For more information, call 724-368-8811.
New art shop opensEVANS CITY — A new shop featuring work of area artists is opening.Eleven Eleven Gifts will have a grand opening from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at 1690 Route 68.Proprietors are Traci Fiaretti and Kelly Morgan.Regular hours will be 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Call 724-584-2761 for information.
