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If you thought the arts collided with the sports world only at the Super Bowl, think again.
Everyone saw last Sunday that Taylor Swift attended the Kansas City Chiefs football game, and it was not for the Super Bowl. The event was considered colossal, blowing up the internet even days later.
I am the farthest thing from a football fan, but I find myself watching it a couple times a week. I usually don’t have any idea what’s going on, and try to do something else ... but you can bet that I watched that game.
A lot of Taylor fans did as well, and took the initiative to learn about the game, if only to see her grace the screen every few minutes.
What am I trying to glean from this? A few things: People are drawn to artistry no matter what it’s setting, it can be fun to learn new things for the sake of people you care about, and the arts are everywhere, even football (what else would you call some of those touch down dances?).
OK, maybe I could stand to learn some more about football, since there are a few things I have qualms about. (I don’t think goal posts are necessary; you barely use them.) However, I think I can make the point that it’s always interesting to watch two entirely different groups of people come together to do something, even if it’s for differing reasons.
If you don’t plan to watch football this weekend, or you do, and plan to keep an eye out for Miss Swift, there’s lots of local fun to be had in your own home county.
Butler Little Theatre’s rendition of the classic play “Arsenic and Old Lace” continues this week at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, through Saturday, Sept. 30, at One Howard St. For tickets and more information, visit butlerlittletheatre.com.
Register for the Tuff Tornado Run on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Alameda Park via the Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation’s website, goldentornadoscholasticfoundation.org/tuff-tornado. Day-of registration is possible from 11 to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, just make sure to pay with cash or check. This two-mile fun run and obstacle course is for all ages, with a $20 admission for ages 5 to 12, $25 admission for ages 13 and up, and $55 for up to six runners in a family.
The Butler Fall Festival lasts from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Main Street in the city. Hear live music, eat, see cool hot rods at the car show, and have fun with the whole family!
During the festival, you can “Chalk the Walk” with the help of chalk artist Erika Lalita Thurkins! Erika will be creating on Washington Street between Emily Brittain Elementary School and the Butler YMCA, and you can join her!
Family Pathways and the Beekeepers of ABCI are hosting the first Honey Festival at Monarch Place, 100 Brugh Ave. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, see beekeeping displays, taste honey treats, enjoy children’s activities and take the opportunity to learn about foster parenting.
The Freedom Farms Fall Festival is every weekend in October, but Saturday, Sept. 30, is the first day you can experience the tractor rides, corn maze, corn pit, hay mountain, petting zoo, and pick-your-own sunflowers for a $10 admission. You can also pick and carve pumpkins at an extra price.
The Butler Area Trading Card Show is taking over the Tanglewood Center, 10 Austin Ave. in Butler Township, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30. There will be Pokemon cards and sports and NASCAR memorabilia among other items.
Get tickets to the Butler County Symphony Orchestra’s concert “Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles,” on their website, butlersymphony.org. The show is at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in the Butler Intermediate High School auditorium.
Get your tickets to Bill May’s Butler Ghost Walk on eventbrite.com. Walks start at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 21, and 28 in front of the Butler County Courthouse. Hear creepy stories with local flair and get thoroughly spooked.
