Karen Vargo and her grandson, Joseph Colley, look at one of the displays Saturday, Oct. 8, at The Maridon Museum. the museum was part of Butler Cultural District’s Visions of CommUnity. Shane Potter/Butler Eagle

Artwork, photographs, music and church chapels illuminated by sunlight shining through stained glass windows set the scene for Saturday’s launch of the Butler Cultural District.

The Visions of Community christening of the cultural district featured art shows, a banner art contest, music performances and a poetry walk at several locations in the district. Seven churches, the former Butler Middle School, Butler Area Public Library, Butler Little Theatre and the Maridon Museum are in the district in downtown Butler.

The Rotary Club of Butler PM launched the district, bordered by East Jefferson, North Main, Howard, North McKean and Franklin streets. The event helped generate interest in future events and activities in the district.

“Our intention was to get organizations and churches to work together to create excitement and a vibe,” said Leslie Osche, project chairwoman and secretary of the Butler PM Rotary.

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