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The Butler County Symphony Orchestra's Feb. 12 concert will feature classical guitarist Marco Sartor.

A native of Uruguay, Sartor is a winner of numerous international competitions and has performed across the U.S., South America and Europe. He will perform the Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquin Rodrigo.

The theme for this 62nd season is “Images,” and this concert will be focused on “Romance.”

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Butler Intermediate High School Auditorium, 551 Fairground Hill Road.

Reserved seat tickets are available at the symphony association office, 259 S. Main St. Adult tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door on concert night. Student tickets are $5.

For more information, call 724-283-1402 or visit www.butlersymphony.org.

ZELIENOPLE — The Strand Theater Initiative hosts a “Hands Around Haiti” benefit concert featuring the Doo Wop band, The Softwinds.Performances will also include the groups The Pop Rocks, Tre Locos Gringos and The Blazin' Angels.Proceeds will be donated to The Pittsburgh Kids Foundation, which has maintained a strong presence in Haiti.The concert will start at 7 p.m. Jan. 29. Seating format will be general admission and tickets may be purchased through the theater website, www.thestrandtheater.org, or by calling 724-742-0400. Tickets are $15, or $13 for children younger than 12 and seniors 60 and older.

PITTSBURGH — Those who make a snowball this winter, save it in their freezer, and take it to the Carnegie Science Center on the first day of summer will get to choose what they want to pay for general admission.The money will support the center's programming in science, technology, engineering, and math, encouraging youngsters to consider pursuing a career in one of the fields.Call 412-237-3400 for more information.

PITTSBURGH — “Marilyn Monroe: Life as a Legend” has been extended through Jan. 23 at the Warhol Museum.“Life as a Legend” celebrates the many sides of this 1950s star through shots of movie scenes and publicity photos, biographical glimpses into her private moments as well as more abstract interpretations.Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and open until 10 p.m. Fridays.Admission is $15 for adults, $9 for senior citizens and $8 for students and children. Call 412-237-8300.

PITTSBURGH — Country singer Taylor Swift will bring her Speak Now World Tour 2011 to Heinz Field on June 18.Tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. Jan. 21.Tickets range from $39.50 to $89.50 and will be available by calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

FRANKLIN — The Barrow-Civic Theatre presents the Nelson Illusions Smoke & Mystery Tour at 7 p.m. Feb. 4 and 5 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 5 and 6.This family variety show features three award-winning magicians backed by four generations of experience.Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for senior citizens and children 12 and younger.For tickets call the box office at 814-437-3440 or 1-800-537-7769 or visit www.barrowtheatre.com

PITTSBURGH — Point Park University's Conservatory Theatre Company presents “The Time of Your Life” Jan. 28 to Feb. 6 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave.Performances will begin at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.Tickets range from $18 to $20 and are available by calling 412-392-8000 or visiting www.pittsburghplayhouse.com.

PITTSBURGH — Rock star and Butler native Bret Michaels will perform as part of a playoff game party Friday at Stage AE, the new amphitheater next to Heinz Field.Michaels will headline the entertainment, which will begin at 7 p.m. Opening acts will include Tres Lads on stage from 7 to 8 p.m. and Scotty Bratcher from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Michaels will take the stage at 10 p.m.Doors will open at 3 p.m. The event will be emceed by Steelers' alumni Tunch Ilkin and Craig Wolfley.Tickets to the party are $20 and are available online at www.ticketmaster.com. More information is available at www.steelers.com.Michaels, front man for the band Poison and a lifelong Steelers' fan, also will lead a Terrible Towel twirl prior to Saturday's game.

Auditions for the Butler Little Theatre production of “Moonlight and Magnolias,” a comedy by Ron Hutchinson, will be conducted at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 and 24 at the theater, One Howard St.There are roles for three males and one female. No prepared monologue or previous experience is necessary.The director is Phillip Ball, and Karen O’Donnell is the producer.Show dates are March 18 to 20 and 22 to 26.Call 724-287-6781 for more information.

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