Production seeks Iwo Jima survivors

Production seeksIwo Jima survivors
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The New Castle Marine Corps League is seeking survivors of the Battle of Iwo Jima from any branch of the Armed Forces.
The league has been invited to participate in the New Castle Playhouse production of "Freedom Flags," a concert hosted by national entertainer Cahal Dunne and including the Shovlin Academy of Irish Dancers. Part of the concert will be a tribute to U.S. Marines and will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. The Marine Corps Film Archives has provided a copy of the footage that Marine Corps cameramen took of the beach landing and flag raising, and a showing of part of this video will be included in the tribute.
Survivors can call (724) 667-9422 for further information. Those interested in attending the Nov. 4 concert at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in New Castle should contact the Playhouse at (724) 654-3437.
Beatles tribute bandto play at the Butler
YOUNGSTOWN -- Abbey Road, a Beatles tribute band, will perform at the Butler Institute of American Art at 7 p.m. Nov. 12.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Call (330) 743-1711, Ext. 122, for more information.
The event includes a cash bar, snacks and prize giveaways with a grand prize of two round-trip tickets to anywhere in the continental United States on Southwest Airlines.
Tour historic cemeteries by the light of lanterns
MERCER, Pa. -- The Mercer County Historical Society will again hold its Lantern Light Walking Tour for Halloween.
Bill Philson, executive director, will lead the tour of Mercer Borough Cemeteries, focusing on the Civil War. In case of inclement weather, a modified program will be presented at the society headquarters, 119 S. Pitt St.
The tour will depart from society headquarters. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the two-hour program starts at 7. Bring a flashlight and wear walking shoes. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Old Mercer Cemetery restoration.
For more information, call (724) 662-3490.