Book nerds and movie buffs have been at war since Valentine’s Day weekend, all thanks to Emerald Fennell’s rendition of “Wuthering Heights.”

Loosely based (if you can say even that) upon Emily Bronte’s famous gothic romance novel, this movie has been picked apart from every angle. For its inappropriate subject matter, for its deviation from (or disrespect of) the source material, its inaccurate costuming, neglect of thematic elements and its uninspired soundtrack.

Never have the literary and cinematic worlds been more at odds. This debate begs a larger question about book-to-movie adaptations and what makes good art.

Full disclosure, I didn’t like “Wuthering Heights” when I read it at 17. I found it unbelievable. Art, to be enjoyed, needs to hold a kernel of truth. Even abstract art has recognizable elements. Art also needs to be beautiful, which is subjective, but with some sort of harmony between colors, sounds and the like.

Knowing this, is “Wuthering Heights” bad? Yes … to me. But to someone else it could be amazing, even if it doesn’t stick to the original. What I’m trying to say is: Look with a critical eye, but don’t ever “yuck” someone’s “yum.” Take the time this weekend to experience art you don’t usually seek out. Get out of your comfort zone, try new things.

That said, I know anyone could enjoy what we have going on in Butler County this weekend!

Saxonburg’s Winter Festival will warm you up with plenty of local food, drinks, live music, vendors and activities. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, expect the borough’s Main Street to be packed with things to do. See the event Facebook page for more information.

Get involved in Butler Birder’s Club’s book club by showing up to discuss “Owls of the Eastern Ice,” by Jonathan C. Slaght, at 11 a.m. Saturday in Succop Nature Park’s classroom in the red barn, 185 Airport Road in Penn Township. This event is free and open to anyone interested in discussion. For questions, email jen@butlerbirders.club.

Square dance to a live band from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday at Harrisville Volunteer Fire Company, 313 Mercer St., Harrisville. Admission is only $8, and food and drinks will be available for cash-only purchase. For more information, visit the event Facebook page.

Try scuba diving in the Butler YMCA between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday for only $25. Admission is free if you sign up for the full certification course. This experience lasts for 30 minute timeslots and is available to anyone age 8 and older. For more information or to register, visit scottsscuba.com/courses/try-scuba-and-love-it, call 724-295-3500 or email scottsscubaservice@gmail.com.

Register a team of six to support Bowl for Kids 2026 at Family Bowlaway Fun Center, 540 Fairground Hill Road, Butler Township. This event lasts from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday and includes a reserved lane for your team, pizza, drinks, raffles and auctions. To learn more about the cause and register, visit bcfymca.org/events/bowl.

Line dance from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday in Skate Castle, 182 New Castle Road, Butler Township. The snack bar and game room will be open for whole families to enjoy. Admission is $10. This event is BYOB, but other drinks will be available for purchase. See the event Facebook page for more information.

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Molly Miller is an Eagle correspondent.