Miller Minutes: Show up in style for this weekend’s events
Earlier this week, the entertainment industry’s elite were strutting their stuff on the blue carpet at the Met Gala, a fundraiser for the New York City museum’s fashion archive.
The theme this year was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, and focused on the fashion trends of the Harlem Renaissance. The outfits adorning the likes of Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Stevie Wonder and Usher were obviously inspired by suits, ties and tails.
It is easy for the commoner like me to gawk at the gaudiness of some of these outfits and judge the people wearing them. However, I think carpet appearances like these remind us of a more glamorous time, and how much of an affair “stepping out” used to be.
Think about it — people used to go dancing as a date, now they go to the movies in their pajamas (not that I’m complaining … you honestly think I want to wear an evening gown to a midnight movie?).
Some would say fashion has depleted, some would say it has evolved for comfort and efficiency. Whatever your stance, it’s fun to look at the outfits from the Met Gala and imagine wearing those out in public, even just to events around Butler.
While the events we have in store for you this week may not require a top hat and cufflinks, some may encourage you to show up in style.
As always, thank you for reading, and check out what is going on in Butler County below.
The Shutterbug Showdown starts now! Photographers of all ages submitted pictures as part of this contest put on by the Zelienople Area Public Library, and you can vote on your favorites until May 22. Check out what local photographers are doing when you swing by the show at 227 S. High Street. For more information, see the event page at experiencebutler.com.
Muffins With Mom at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA, 2001 Ehrman Road in Cranberry Township, is a great way to spend time with your family and enjoy some treats. Tickets cost $8 for Y members and $10 for nonmembers. Register at bcfymca-d10-prod.oneeach.dev/events/muffins-mom.
Get in on the gardening action at the county’s Plow Day Event. At 8 a.m. Saturday, the Western PA Garden Tractor Association will be plowing the entire county garden area, located at 120 McCune Drive in Butler Township. This event is weather-permitting. Those who want to reserve a garden plot should contact Jennifer McIntire at the Penn State Extention Office by Thursday, May 15, at jzm1159@psu.edu or 724-287-4761, ext. 1.
ARMCO Park Healthy Kids Day is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine. Gather at 341 Centerville Pike, Slippery Rock, for tons of games, activities, and vendors. For more information, visit bcfymca.org/events/healthy-kids-day-1.
Kids Day America is back at the Butler Farm Show grounds, 625 Evans City Road in Connoquenessing Township, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. There will be a bounce house, yard games, hayrides, fire trucks, snow cones and more, come rain or shine. For more information, visit experiencebutler.com/events/kids-day-america.
Support the Butler Golden Tornado Marching Band by purchasing a mattress at its annual sale Saturday at the Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Road in Butler Township. The sale, which is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., includes all sizes and shapes of mattresses, as well as bean bag chairs and weighted blankets. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.
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Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.
