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The 25th anniversary Cruise-A-Palooza will be Sunday on Main Street in downtown Butler.

The Rodfathers of Butler's biggest car cruise of the year will feature two bands, four DJs, dash plaques, raffles and food.

For more information, call 724-352-5043 or visit www.therodfathers.com.

BUTLER TWP — Sing Hosanna! is staging Disney's “Frozen Jr.” at 7:30 p.m. June 26 and 27 at the Succop Theater at Butler County Community College.Tickets are $15, available at May's Music Shoppe or at the door.Call 724-287-8362 for more information.Audience members who attend the show dressed as their favorite “Frozen” character can win prizes.

SAXONBURG — The theme for Saxonburg's Walking Progressive Dinner on Saturday will be “Kids Fare for Adults.”Starting times are at 6, 6:20, 6:40 and 7 p.m.The dinner will include six courses from Novotny's Pizza, Batch, Kelley's Family Restaurant, Mainstreet Bake Shop, Saxonburg Coffee and Tea, and Hotel Saxonburg. Cost is $55 including taxes and gratuities. Tickets are available for cash or check only from a participating venue.Call 724-352-4200 for more information.

MARS — The most updated offerings planned for the Mars Brew Fest on Saturday include 16 breweries, three distilleries, two wineries and one vodka maker.Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Mars.Cost is $25 in advance or $30 at the gate.A ticket includes a tasting glass and unlimited samples from breweries, home-brewers, wineries, and distilleries. Proceeds benefit Mars New Year.Food vendors and entertainment by Dizzy Woosh and Sirkus Dayz are plannedThose attending must be age 21 or older, and no pets are allowed.For more information, call 412-996-9350 or visit MarsNewYear.com.

PITTSBURGH — The Sen. John Heinz History Center will host Vietnam veteran and legendary Steelers running back Rocky Bleier for a program at 7 p.m. July 8.The program is in conjunction with the center's “The Vietnam War: 1945-1975” exhibition and the new edition of Bleier's book “Fighting Back.”Bleier was seriously wounded while serving in Vietnam. After earning a Bronze Star and returning home, Bleier worked himself from the Steelers' injured reserve, to the taxi squad, to the active roster, and then, in 1974, to a starting position in the backfield. He helped the franchise win four Super Bowls in the 1970s.Admission is $15 for general admission and free for veterans and active-duty service members. To register, visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events.

HARMONY — Grammy Award-winning cellist and composer Eugene Friesen will perform solo at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Harmony Underground.A creative cello workshop with Friesen and the group Cello Fury will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14. Call 412-867-1816 for cost and registration, or visit harmonymuseum.org.An evening concert Friesen, Fury and New Friends will begin at 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Harmonist Barn.Friesen will be playing at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at the Mennonite Meeting House.The events are sponsored by Harmony Museum with support from its Ruch Memorial Music Fund.

INDIANA — The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 33 of Indiana County will host its 45th annual country music show beginning at 3 p.m. July 14 at the Indiana County Fairgrounds (Mack Park), 803 Hospital Road.Craig is scheduled to perform. His hits include “Almost Home,” “When I’m Gone,” “Redneck Yacht Club” and “Tough.”Tickets are $27. Call 724-349-9114 or visit www.fop33.com.

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