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ADAMS TWP — Opus I Music Society continues its programs about Broadway musicals when Ruth Ann McChesney presents “I Got Plenty O' Nuttin” on Monday.

The program will be held in the music room of Mars Alliance Church, Route 228, beginning with refreshments at 9:30 a.m.

Learn how the Great Depression affected Broadway and how shows like “Anything Goes” and “Porgy and Bess” survived and produced hit songs like “I Get a Kick Out of You” and “Summertime.”

Former members of the Little Music Ensemble will present “My Romance” and other selections, and all will sing “Where or When” and “My Funny Valentine.”

Call 724-772-1063 or send e-mail to pfmcRAM@hotmail.com for information.

BRADY TWP — The Old Stone House, Route 8, hosts “A Civil War Christmas” from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SundayThe museum has partnered with Mercer's 10th Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Co. for historical re-enactments and activities.Donations of $3 per person or $5 per family to benefit the Old Stone House will be accepted. Visit www.oldstonehousePA.org.

FOXBURG — Allegheny River-Stone Center for the Arts hosts a Madrigal dinner at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 at Lincoln Hall, 92 Palmer St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.A madrigal choir, dressed in period costume, will entertain with songs and traditional holiday carols. Choir members serve each meal course, while a story unfolds set to music.Seating is limited. Tickets are $35 and available by calling Norma Baum at 724-659-5186 or ARCA at 412-867-1816.

PITTSBURGH — The Bach Choir presents “Messiah in Space” at 8 p.m. Dec. 8 and at 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at Hunt Armory, 324 Emerson St., Shadyside.This second concert in the choir's season themed “Time Voyagers” presents a reprise of a popular interpretation of Handel's “Messiah.”Tickets are $10 to $30 and available in advance at www.BachPgh.Showclix.com or by calling 888-718-4253. Tickets also will be available at the door.

HARMONY — Harmony in the House will feature American folk music by The Early Mays at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at Bottlebrush: A Gallery for the Arts, 539 Main St. Tickets are $10. Call 724-452-0539 or e-mail HITH@zoominternet.net.

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