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“Barbenheimer” is a term that’s been thrown around frequently. Let’s talk about it.
If you’re unfamiliar, “Barbenheimer” is a term that represents the release of two blockbuster films coming out Friday, July 21: “Barbie,” as in the pink-clad, career-driven doll, and “Oppenheimer,” as in the father of the atomic bomb.
This is not the first time two polar-opposite movies hit theaters the same day, but it’s cultivated a huge following on the internet.
In the midst of what could be an epic box office boom, Hollywood actors belonging to SAG-AFTRA, the screen actors union, have gone on strike over wage deals with big studios.
The actors are on strike alongside Writers Guild of America members, who began their strike in May.
Despite all the publicity connected to the strike, the hot topic for most people is which movie, “Barbie” or “Oppenheimer,” they should see in theaters first.
It’s a discussion the reporters have debated as well. In my opinion, I’d much rather see “Oppenheimer” first. Get the heavy, historical feelings out of the way, then cheer up in a lighthearted throng of music and dancing.
If you aren’t interested in watching either movie this weekend, don’t fret. Butler County has plenty of entertainment awaiting you.
The fun of Zelienople’s Horse Trading Days begins as early as 10 a.m. Thursday, July 20, on Main Street and continues throughout the weekend. Visit horsetradingdays.com for more information and a complete schedule of activities.
Saxonburg’s Mingle on Main will take over the borough from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20. Explore vendors and snacks along the way!
Butler County residents have their choice in movie nights on Thursday, July 20. See “Back to the Future” at Cooper Cabin Pioneer Homestead, 199 Cooper Road, Cabot. Admission is free for the event starting at 7 p.m. The movie will begin at 8 p.m. Beginning at dusk on Thursday, July 20, “Encanto” will be playing in Zelienople Community Park, 402 E. Beaver St. For both movie events, be sure to take a blanket or lawn chair.
The Butler County Symphony Orchestra’s weekly concert takes place at noon every Friday this summer. On Friday, July 21, enjoy piano duet performances by Claudette and Jessica Sanzotti. Listen to music via Facebook livestream, stop by the symphony’s office on Main Street to see them in action, or listen from Diamond Park in Butler.
Foodie Friday is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, at 240 Main St. in Butler. In addition, vendors will be set up for Moon Markets at the corner of Main and Cunningham streets at that time.
Travel through time and do some shopping at the vintage clothing sale put on by Harmony Museum. More than 150 pieces, from the Civil War era to 1950, will be available for purchase from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at the Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St.
Butler Township will be hosting a Christmas in July Craft Show at the Butler Township Park Building featuring games and food vendors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 22.
The Butler Area Toy Show runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 22, in the Clearview Mall. Early bird admission is $10 and gets you in an hour before official start. Tickets are available via eventbrite.com.
Putts and Pints at Mars-Bethel Golf is for putters age 21 and older. From 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 22, enjoy a round of golf and a drink from Dented Keg Brewing Company.
Rock and Roll Hall of fame inductee Little Anthony & The Music will perform at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Midland, Beaver County, for one day only. Get tickets for the 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, performance at lincolnparkarts.org. Part of the proceeds benefit the Midland Volunteer Fire Department.
Purchase tickets for Hobnob Theatre Company’s production of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” on hobnobtheatre.com. Shows run from July 28 to 30 in Preston Park and Aug. 4 to 6 in Zelienople’s Community Park.
Purchase tickets for Summer Dramatics Project’s production of “The Little Mermaid” running July 28 to 30 at Butler County Community College’s Succop Theater. Tickets are available at summerdramaticsproject.ludus.com.
