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January 28, 2009

Entertainment briefs from Jan. 29, 2009

Orchestra to play Feb. 7 with Hollywood hits



GREENVILLE — Join the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, which will combine forces with the Penn-Ohio Singers and bring to life old and new favorites from Hollywood musicals, all at 3 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Passavant Center, Thiel College campus.

Selections include music from Disney and cartoon favorites “2001: A Space Odyssey,” and music from “Wicked,” “Ragtime” and “Les Miserables.”

Maestro Dr. Michael Gelfand will also include a special medley entitled “Summertime in the Park,” which includes “Good Old Summertime,” “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” and more.

The second half of the program will include a “Tribute to Louis Armstrong” and music from the movie “Chicago.”

Tickets, available at the door, cost $15 for adults, $13 for senior citizens, with children and students admitted free.

‘For the Love of Coffee’ coming to Butler County



Coffee enthusiasts will pour into western Pennsylvania next week for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regional Barista Competitions. This “Iron Chef”-like event, hosted by Kiva Han Coffee, a Pittsburgh coffee roaster, marks the first time the competition will be held in the region.

The “For the Love of Coffee”-themed competition takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 6 to 8 at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township, Butler County.

Winners from both the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions will be named at the conclusion of the final round on Feb. 8. The winners advance to the national championships in Portland, Ore., later in the year.

Competition rounds take place throughout the day, so guests can arrive at any time and stay as long as they like.

Also, each day area restaurants/eateries will feature their most tempting desserts. The chefs will also perform recipe demonstrations. Attendees will be able to enjoy a menu of specialty coffee drinks, including the signature drink created by each day’s winner.

For advance tickets (by Feb. 5) for the dessert buffet: www.kivahan.com/barista or in person at the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau, 310 East Grandview Ave., Zelienople, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

To compete or attend a professional development workshop: www.kivahan.com/barista. Members of the Specialty Coffee Association of America receive discounts.

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