The symphony goes with a simple set after taking the summer off.

Old friends - onstage and on the program - key the Henderson Symphony Orchestra's 26th-season opener Friday night at the Henderson Pavilion.

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The Art Festival of Henderson is being held this weekend.

The fine arts show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street. It is free to the public but some activities may require a fee.

The show will feature more than 70 artist boutiques, live entertainment and for the first time this year, an interactive children’s arts district called the Imagination Station. The Imagination Station will have hands-on activities for kids, including a giant recycled soda can art mural. There will also be a place for little ones to make and take a Mother’s Day gift. 

There are just two more chances to see a production of “The Tortoise Versus the Hare” at the Henderson Convention Center.

The final productions of the show are 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Local children were cast in the production that was written and produced by the Missoula Children’s Theatre. This is the 25th anniversary of the children’s theatre staging productions in Henderson.

The play puts a unique twist on the familiar fable. It looks at the race between the tortoise and the hare through the eyes of a TV news team. The audience can find out for itself whether slow and steady wins the race or speed leads to victory.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.