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A Haunted Bonfire is planned for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Masonic Shelter at Alameda Park, off New Castle Road.
Featured will be haunted storytelling, pinatas, candy, hot dogs, popcorn and hot chocolate.
Cost is $7 per child. Advanced registration would be appreciated but is not mandatory. To register or for more information, call the Butler County Parks and Recreation office at 724-284-5383.
The Associated Artists of Butler County in partnership with Newhaven Court at Clearview, an assisted living residence, presents artwork from this year's 18th annual Nature & Wildlife Show.Visitors can view the exhibit, which will be on view from Monday through Oct. 24, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the activities room, library and front lobby, all located on the first floor.The public may attend a Wine and Cheese Meet and Greet Social from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 23.All works are for sale and all represent nature or wildlife.Donations will benefit The Art Center, 344 S. Main St.For more information, call 724-477-8701 or 724-283-6922.
OIL CITY — A concert provided by The Official Blues Brothers Revival will take place at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oil City Senior High School, 10 Lynch Blvd.The event is hosted by the Oil City Arts Council.Tickets cost $15 for Arts Council members and $18 for non-members if purchased in advance. The cost at the door is $20. Elementary, middle or high school students pay $5, and college students pay$10.For more information, call 814-678-3017 or 814-676-1509 or visit the Web site at www.ocartscouncil.com.
EMLENTON — The Pumping Jack Museum and Historical Society, dedicated to promoting local history and presenting opportunities for learning, will host Kelly Armor presenting "All Stories Are True and Some Have Actually Happened," a program about oral history, at 7 p.m. Nov. 8.Armor is the folk art and education director at the Erie Art Museum, where she is responsible for identifying traditional artists living in the region and creating opportunities for folk artists in the community. She also directs the museum's educational programming for schools and community groups.More information is available by calling 724-867-0030 or visiting the Web site, www.pumpingjack.org.
MONROEVILLE — The Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists will host a coin show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Route 22.Admission and parking are free, as are appraisals.For more information, call 814-535-5766 or 800-334-1163.
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh CLO will present Broadway phenomenon "Les Misérables" as part of the 2009 summer season that also includes the previously announced Pittsburgh premiere of "Legally Blonde, The Musical."The 2009 Summer Season at the Benedum Center will include:• Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, May 26 to June 7• "Legally Blonde, The Musical," June 9 to 14• "Swing!" June 20 to 26• "Les Misérables," July 7 to 19• "Barry Manilow's Copacabana," July 21 to Aug. 2• "Into the Woods," Aug. 4 to 9.Whole and half-season subscriptions are available by calling 412-281-2822.
