Buhl Farm park in Hermitage, the site of a successful series of free concerts in the summer, will host a smaller-scale series this winter.

The Snowflake Series of Events will open Sunday with pianist Mickey Natale of New Castle and his group, the Fun Bunch, playing semi-commercial and classic jazz and standards in the activities building.

Carole Dunkerley, activities director at the park, said the series is planned as a "Sunday afternoon diversion."

"I don't know if we'll get five people or 50," she said.

Natale said he's looking forward to kicking off the series. At a July concert, he was greeted by a large, enthusiastic crowd.

"The people up there in Mercer County are unbelievable," he said. "They are fantastic to play for."

Natale will be joined by his brother, Tom, on trumpet, saxophonist Nick Perrotta and Perrotta's nephew, Tony, on drums, and bassist Al White, who has played with Sammy Davis Jr. and Erroll Garner and sang with the Ink Spots.

F.H. Buhl Farm Trust and the Columbia Theatre are presenting the shows.

Following the Fun Bunch's concert, these shows are scheduled: