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SUMMARY:Book Club: The Color of Air by Gail Tsukiyama
DESCRIPTION:The Color of Air by Gail Tsukiyama is a historical novel set in 1935 on the Big Island of Hawaii as the Mauna Loa volcano begins to stir. The story follows a tight-knit Japanese American community whose members are drawn together when Daniel\, a young doctor\, returns home and must confront long-buried secrets. Through interconnected voices\, the novel explores love\, loss\, resilience\, and the healing power of family and community. As the volcano’s ash fills the air\, characters face the past and find strength in one another during a time of uncertainty. \nTo register\, or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/book-club-the-color-of-air-by-gail-tsukiyama/
LOCATION:The Maridon Museum\, 322 North McKean St.\, Butler\, PA\, 16001
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SUMMARY:First Fridays IMPROV
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays IMPROV\nFriday\, May 1\, 2026 @ 7:30 PM \nhobnob studio theatre\n134 S. Main Street Butler\, PA 16001\n(412) 736-2535 \nCome to laugh OR play! Either way\, come with some fun suggestions and visit the hobnob theatre website for details and tickets.
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/first-fridays-improv-3/
LOCATION:hobnob theatre co.\, 134 S Main St.\, Butler\, PA\, 16001
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SUMMARY:BCSO Chamber Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Featuring small chamber works performed by your Butler County Symphony Musicians \nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026 • 3pmTrinity Lutheran Church\, Butler \nSunday\, May 3\, 2026 • 3pmHope Lutheran Church\, Cranberry Twp.\, PA \nFeaturing\n\nString Trio in G Major by Ludwig van Beethoven\nString Quartet No. 1 in D Major by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky\n\nBCSO Musicians:\n\nLina Horwitz\, violin\nSasha Shapiro\, viola\nAlicia Storin\, cello\nWarren Davidson\, violin\nAshley Freeburn\, violin\nRachel McGuire\, viola\nCecilia Caughman\, cello\n\n\nThese concerts bring you pre-set programs performed by our musicians in smaller ensembles\, creating an intimate listening experience. The Chamber Music Series will continue to travel to various venues throughout Butler County\, so you can enjoy world-class music close to home.
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/bcso-chamber-music-series-2/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T160000
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SUMMARY:Book Club: Dust Child: A Novel
DESCRIPTION:Dust Child is a powerful novel that follows the intertwined stories of two Vietnamese sisters\, a Black American veteran\, and a young Amerasian man searching for his identity. Set during the Vietnam War and decades later\, the book explores love\, abandonment\, trauma\, and the lasting impact of conflict on families. As each character struggles with secrets from the past\, their lives connect in unexpected ways\, revealing the human cost of war and the courage it takes to seek forgiveness and a sense of belonging. \nTo register\, or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/book-club-dust-child-a-novel/
LOCATION:The Maridon Museum\, 322 North McKean St.\, Butler\, PA\, 16001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T193000
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SUMMARY:Hay Fever
DESCRIPTION:Hay Fever by Noël Coward is a sharp-witted comedy of manners that follows the eccentric Bliss family as they each invite unsuspecting guests to their country home for the weekend. Chaos ensues as the self-absorbed family members engage in theatrical antics\, blurring the line between reality and performance. With biting humor and rapid-fire dialogue\, the play satirizes the absurdities of high society and the unpredictability of human relationships. \n📅 Showtimes:\nFriday\, May 29\, 2026Saturday\, May 30\, 2026Sunday\, May 31\, 2026Tuesday\, June 2\, 2026Wednesday\, June 3\, 2026Thursday\, June 4\, 2026Friday\, June 5\, 2026Saturday\, June 6\, 2026\n \nTickets: https://butlerlittletheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200484781
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/hay-fever/
LOCATION:Butler Little Theatre\, 1 Howard Street\, Butler\, PA\, 16001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T213000
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SUMMARY:First Fridays IMPROV
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays IMPROV\nFriday\, June 5\, 2026 @ 7:30 PM \nhobnob studio theatre\n134 S. Main Street Butler\, PA 16001\n(412) 736-2535 \nCome to laugh OR play! Either way\, come with some fun suggestions and visit the hobnob theatre website for details and tickets.
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/first-fridays-improv-4/
LOCATION:hobnob theatre co.\, 134 S Main St.\, Butler\, PA\, 16001
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SUMMARY:The Maridon Museum Special Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The T.W. Phillips Family – Contributions To The Growth of Butler Through Oil & Gas And Philanthropy \nJuly 10 & 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.\n322 North McKean Street\nFree – Donations welcome
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/the-maridon-museum-special-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Maridon Museum\, 322 North McKean St.\, Butler\, PA\, 16001
CATEGORIES:Steeples and Stacks
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SUMMARY:Radiant Strings – Butler Symphony Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music against the backdrop of the beautiful TW Phillips Building on Main Street. \nRadiant Strings grew from a mantra passed down through a family of musicians: “IT’S NOT CALLED WORKING THE VIOLIN\, IT’S CALLED PLAYING THE VIOLIN.” \nThat mantra shaped our founder Nicole from the moment she picked up a violin at age three\, and it still drives the spirit of our team. \nNicole grew up in a home of musicians who threw themselves into their craft with intensity and joy. Those early years connected her with a wide circle of professional musicians who shared that same spark. When Radiant Strings took shape\, those friendships became the backbone of the ensemble. Many of the musicians performing today are people Nicole has  known\, trusted\, and collaborated with for most of her life. \nYou can feel that energy when we play (not work!) together. Our musicians lift each other up and bring what we can only describe as “radiance” to every performance.
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/radiant-strings-butler-symphony-summer-concert-series/
LOCATION:T.W. Phillips Stage\, 205 N. Main Street\, Butler\, PA\, 16001
CATEGORIES:Steeples and Stacks
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SUMMARY:Silent Movie Featuring the Butler Symphony Players
DESCRIPTION:Butler Magic is a locally produced silent film celebrating America’s 250th anniversary\, bringing together the region’s most talented performers and featuring Butler County’s most iconic locations in one imaginative\, cinematic experience. \nWhen a present-day protagonist stumbles upon a mysterious prop trunk once belonging to Harry Houdini\, he’s swept through time into a playful\, high-stakes adventure. Joined by his lady-love\, he must outwit a rival time traveler in a romantic comedy that spans eras and celebrates the history and spirit of Butler. \nBlending the charm of classic silent film (complete with live musical accompaniment featuring musicians from the Butler County Symphony Orchestra) with modern wit and storytelling\, the film unfolds as a whimsical fantasy. Featuring performers from local theatre groups\, Butler Magic will be filmed in late spring and early summer and premiere as a special multi-performance event at the The Penn Theater. \nPenn Theater\n149 N. Main Street \nShowings at 1:30 PM\, 2:30 PM\, 3:30 PM\nFree
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/silent-movie-at-the-penn-theater-featuring-the-butler-symphony-players/
LOCATION:Penn Theater\, 149 N Main Street\, Butler\, Pennsylvania\, 16001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Steeples and Stacks
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SUMMARY:Cook McKoy
DESCRIPTION:Born out of the heart of the Rust Belt\, Cook McKoy (lead singer of Dinnerbell Road) brings a raw\, industrial edge to the acoustic stage. Drawing inspiration from the smokestacks and coal mines of Pennsylvania\, his music explores the high-stakes stories of everyday life—from family history to the long road home. \nArmed with a Gibson J-45 and a voice shaped by the storytelling traditions of Outlaw Country and Rock and Roll\, he delivers a set that is as honest as it is weathered.
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/cook-mckoy/
LOCATION:T.W. Phillips Stage\, 205 N. Main Street\, Butler\, PA\, 16001
CATEGORIES:Steeples and Stacks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T160000
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SUMMARY:Skye Burkett Live on Main
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music against the backdrop of the beautiful TW Phillips Building on Main Street. \nSkye Burkett is an active performer in the Pittsburgh and Cleveland music scenes\, making appearances at venues such as The Original Pittsburgh Winery\, Spirit Hall\, Mr. Smalls Funhouse\, Bop Stop\, and many more. When not performing solo\, you may find her alongside bandmates Josee McGee and Bethany Joy in their female-fronted “Blooming Trio.” You may also catch her as a featured artist at “Pittsburgh Honky Tonk.” Skye highly values her connection to the close-knit songwriter scene and continues to collaborate with other leading creatives in the area. \nHer musical style is eclectic\, pulling elements from soul\, folk\, and pop. Skye credits her nostalgic quality to early influences such as The Beatles\, CSNY\, Ray LaMontagne\, and Jason Mraz. During her time studying at Seton Hill University as a music therapy major\, Skye was recognized as WYEP’s “Artist of the Week” for her debut single “Bugs and Honey.” Skye recently released a track titled “Go” at the beginning of 2026 and is continuing a waterfall of releases throughout the year. \n 
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/radiant-strings-butler-symphony-summer-concert-series-2/
LOCATION:T.W. Phillips Stage\, 205 N. Main Street\, Butler\, PA\, 16001
CATEGORIES:Steeples and Stacks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T180000
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SUMMARY:An Acoustic Evening with Tom Panei
DESCRIPTION:  \nEnjoy live music against the backdrop of the beautiful TW Phillips Building on Main Street. \nSince his high school days\, Tom has been an active songwriter. He performed with the infamous band The Acoustic Weasels (eventually truncated to The Weasels) during the early 1990s\, then formed and fronted the band Mind’s I in 1995. Mind’s I went on to release five albums: Where The Secret Lies (1998\, AFM Records)\, Fearless of Ever (1999\, Mind’s I Music)\, Mighty Shoves and Tiny Pushes (2000\, Onoma/CD Baby)\, Metamorphosis (2002\, Mind’s I/CD Baby)\, and Train Wreck (2010\, Mind’s I/CD Baby). \nIn 2014\, Tom released Acoustic Sessions\, his debut solo effort. In May 2020\, the first two Mind’s I albums were remastered and packaged with a previously unreleased recording of the track “Burn” for a digital-only release titled Back Catalog. \nTom continues to perform as a solo artist at bars\, clubs\, wineries\, county fairs\, and concert halls. Additionally\, he has hosted a series of successful concerts at his art studio in Butler\, featuring nationally renowned performers such as Scott Blasey and Shane Alexander. \n 
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/an-acoustic-evening-with-tom-panei/
LOCATION:T.W. Phillips Stage\, 205 N. Main Street\, Butler\, PA\, 16001
CATEGORIES:Steeples and Stacks
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