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SUMMARY:Join Us For The Steeples & Stacks Sneak Preview Party & Kickoff!
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 3\, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.Penn Theater | 149 N. Main Street \nBusiness and industry leaders\, artists\, historians\, and members of the faith community\, come one and all. Get a first look at Steeples & Stacks Heritage Weekend\, happening July 10–12\, and learn how you can connect\, create\, and celebrate what makes Butler unique. \nThis inaugural event marks Butler’s first annual arts and culture celebration in the Rotary Butler Cultural District. As part of the America 250 commemoration and inspired by a Ben Hughes photograph\, Steeples & Stacks invites the community to come together and honor Butler’s industrial\, cultural\, and faith heritage through creativity\, collaboration\, and shared stories. Special improv performance by hobnob theatre company. \nWhere Arts Give Rise To Butler’s Industrial\, Cultural\, And Faith Story
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/join-us-for-the-steeples-stacks-sneak-preview-party-kickoff/
LOCATION:Penn Theater\, 149 N Main Street\, Butler\, Pennsylvania\, 16001\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Fridays IMPROV
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays IMPROV\nFriday\, March 6\, 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/
LOCATION:hobnob theatre co.\, 134 S Main St.\, Butler\, PA\, 16001
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SUMMARY:Crossroads of Sound Concert
DESCRIPTION:Moon Doh\, Conductor \nNever been to Paris? No worries! Gershwin’s timeless masterpiece An American in Paris will transport you to the heart of France in no time. Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra\, which was premiered in the US\, will take you on a journey through mesmerizing orchestral color and energy. And\, of course\, a performance featuring our annual Collegiate Concerto Competition winner is not to be missed! \nClick to purchase tickets\nPre-Sale: Adults $35 Children/Students $15\nAt Door: Adults $40 Children/Students $20 \nAll performances are held at the Butler Intermediate High School: 551 Fairground Hill Rd.\, Butler\, PA\, 16001 \nContact the office at (724) 283-1402 to learn about discounts for groups of 10 or more. We also offer discounts for seniors\, active or retired military\, first responders\, and educators.
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/crossroads-of-sound-concert/
LOCATION:Butler Intermediate High School\, 551 Fairground Hill Rd\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rope
DESCRIPTION:Rope by Patrick Hamilton   \nFor full details\, visit hobnob theatre. \nPERFORMANCES  \nFriday\, March 13\, 7:30 pm\nSaturday\, March 14\, 7:30 pm\nSunday\, March 15\,  2:30 pm\nThursday\, March 19\, 7:30 pm\nFriday\, March 20\, 7:30 pm\nSaturday\, March 21\, 7:30 pm. \n134 South Main Street\, Butler\, PA 16001\n412.736.2535 \nBelieving themselves to be intellectually superior to their contemporaries\, two young university students\,  Wyndham Brandon and Charles Granillo\, have murdered fellow student Ronald Kentley as an expression of their supposed intellectual superiority. With Kentley’s body still warm\, they proceed to host a party for his friends and family atop the locked chest in which his corpse is hidden. Throughout the night\, speculation arises among the guests as to the contents of the chest. Tension increases during the evening  as Rupert\, a former teacher/housemaster of Brandon and Granillo\, becomes suspicious as to the whereabouts of young Ronald Kentley and the reason for the strange dining arrangement. \nRope explores themes of intellectual superiority\, morality\, and the consequences of unchecked arrogance\,  culminating in the unraveling of their perfect crime as their guests\, including Ronald’s father and a former teacher\, become suspicious. The play is inspired by the real-life case of Leopold and Loeb\, two American students who murdered a young boy in 1924. First produced and published in 1929\, and adapted for film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1948\, Rope remains one of the classics of the thriller genre\, and its themes are still relevant today. \nAs an interesting side note\, there is a Butler connection to this story. Joan Chandler\, who played a leading role in the Alfred Hitchcock film\, was born and raised in Butler and attended Butler High School. Her father\, William Carl Cheeseman\, was a Butler businessman who managed a local car dealership.
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/rope/
LOCATION:hobnob theatre co.\, 134 S Main St.\, Butler\, PA\, 16001
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SUMMARY:Downstairs
DESCRIPTION:Downstairs by Theresa Rebeck is a tense psychological drama about siblings Teddy and Irene\, whose unexpected reunion in Irene’s basement unearths long-buried secrets and growing fears. As Teddy seeks refuge from an unnamed threat\, Irene begins to question the safety and control within her own home\, particularly in her relationship with her controlling husband. The play explores themes of family loyalty\, psychological abuse\, and the courage it takes to confront dark truths. \nContent advisory: Adult language \n📅 Showtimes:\nFriday\, March 20\, 2026Saturday\, March 21\, 2026Sunday\, March 22\, 2026Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026Thursday\, March 26\, 2026Friday\, March 27\, 2026Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\n \nTickets: https://butlerlittletheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200484783
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/downstairs/
LOCATION:Butler Little Theatre\, 1 Howard Street\, Butler\, PA\, 16001
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SUMMARY:Book Club: In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom by Yeonmi Park
DESCRIPTION:In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom by Yeonmi Park is a memoir that recounts her life under the repressive North Korean regime\, her escape at age thirteen\, and the harrowing journey through China and Mongolia to reach freedom. Park describes the brutality\, starvation\, and control she experienced growing up\, as well as the dangers of human trafficking she faced after fleeing. Through her story\, she reflects on identity\, survival\, and the courage it takes to reclaim one’s life. The book is both a personal testimony and a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit. \nTo register\, or if you have questions\, please call 724-282-0123 or email info@maridon.org.
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/in-order-to-live-a-north-korean-girls-journey-to-freedom-by-yeonmi-park/
LOCATION:The Maridon Museum\, 322 North McKean St.\, Butler\, PA\, 16001
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SUMMARY:John Williams to Bernstein: Legends of Screen and Stage
DESCRIPTION:Moon Doh\, Conductor \n \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening where iconic film and musical scores come to life! Experience the thrilling compositions that have captivated audiences for generations\, both at home and abroad. Don’t miss this celebration of legendary composers whose music defines America and continues to inspire and shape its culture. Wear your favorite costumes and bring your voices to sing along! \nClick to purchase tickets\nPre-Sale: Adults $35 Children/Students $15\nAt Door: Adults $40 Children/Students $20 \nAll performances are held at the Butler Intermediate High School: 551 Fairground Hill Rd.\, Butler\, PA\, 16001 \nContact the office at (724) 283-1402 to learn about discounts for groups of 10 or more. We also offer discounts for seniors\, active or retired military\, first responders\, and educators.
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/john-williams-to-bernstein-legends-of-screen-and-stage/
LOCATION:Butler Intermediate High School\, 551 Fairground Hill Rd\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bowl for Butler
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Bowl for Butler for food\, drinks and fun!
URL:https://www.butlerculturaldistrict.org/event/bowl-for-butler/
LOCATION:Family Bowlaway\, 7 City View Hts\, Butler\, Pennsylvania\, 16001\, United States
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