A reception for the exhibit of pottery and recent works of Ian Thomas will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. June 12 at the Associated Artists of Butler County Art Center, 344 S. Main St.

The exhibit will then continue through July 9.

Regular gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Admission is free. Call 724-283-6922 for more information.

ZELIENOPLE - To raise funds for the Strand Theatre initiative in Zelienople, "The Fantasticks" will be performed at 8 p.m. June 10 to 12 and 17 to 19 and at 2 p.m. June 13 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 215 N. Main St.The musical will be directed by Nathan Brewer, artistic director of the Actors Company of Princeton, N.J.Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.For reservations, call 724-452-8832.

The Butler County Symphony Association has already planned its 56th season, which will start Oct. 16.The season will feature:"Noble Start," with violinist Tomislav Dimov, 8 p.m. Oct. 16"Wild, Wild West" family concert with fiddler Ken Metrick and a dance group, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6"Holiday Cheer," including the Blazing Star Children's Chorus, audience sing-along and pianist Bryan Helsel, 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 4"Sweet Suites," with Henry Doktorski on accordion and soprano Beth Ackelson, 8 p.m. Feb. 12"Irish Spring," including the 2005 Young Artist Competition winner, 8 p.m. March 19"Sliding Home," with Butler native Jim Pugh in "Concerto for Trombone," 8 p.m. April 30.Seats for all concerts - except the Family Concert and the matinee Holiday Concert - are reserved. Season-ticket holders can renew in July. New subscribers will be able to buy season tickets after that. Tickets for individual concerts will be available beginning Sept. 15.For more information, call the symphony office at 724-283-1402.

PITTSBURGH - The North Hills Art Center, 3432 Babcock Blvd. in Ross Township, is hosting its Regional 2004 Multi-Media Juried Art Exhibit through July 8.The exhibit features work of area artists in a variety of media, including watercolors, photography, pottery, sculpture, oils, acrylics and metalwork.Parking on site is free, as is admission.Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; closed Sundays.For more information, call 412-364-3622.