Several organizations in the area will be offering summer camps for children that will not only help get rid of the summer doldrums, but continue their education during the seasonal break from school. Trish Stille, child care director at the Marietta Family YMCA, said her organizations Camp ...
The eighth annual First Congregational United Church of Christ Strawberry Festival will take place this Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their Fellowship Hall and will offer a slice of much of what makes Marietta great. Kay Maidens, a member of the church and organizer of the event, said ...
From staff reports Marietta Main Street is teaming up with the Hidden Marietta Tour Company to host a very unique downtown tour called “Hidden Places, Secret Spaces” which takes guests through typically off-limits sections of Marietta’s historic buildings, such as basements or upper ...
From staff reports The Smoot Theatre Vocal Ensembles will present their final concert of the year at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Smoot Theatre, 213 Fifth St., in downtown Parkersburg. The event is free and open to the public, with donations accepted. The choral groups are The Smoot Theatre ...
By Chad Plauche-Adkins The Marietta Times cadkins@mariettatimes.com Those in Washington County will have a multitude of events to choose from this weekend to show moms how much they care. From brunches and dinners to flea markets and motorcycle rides, this weekend will offer many tastes ...
With strollers in front of them, there’s a new group roaming the River Trail three times a week. Stephanie Sanderson, 33, of Devola, leads the pack on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, with her 3-month-old son in tow. “The big thing is to keep Blake moving; otherwise he starts ...
Submitted Opening Friday, the Mid-Ohio Valley Players presents Oscar Wilde’s brilliantly clever comedic masterpiece “The Importance of Being Earnest,” at the Players Theatre (corner of Third and Putnam streets). It tells the story of two young gentlemen in London, who each live a ...
By Michael Kelly The Marietta Times mkelly@mariettatimes.com People who attend the annual Cutler Heritage and Legacy Day are being asked to give as much as they get. The event, in its 10th year, offers speakers on the area’s history and encourages those who come to bring documents and ...
From staff reports For more than a decade, Mountwood Park has been going to the dogs on a special Sunday each year. This year, the 11th annual Woof Fest will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, presented by the Friends of Mountwood Park. Woof Fest features activities, contests, ...
As children, Michael Griffin and his brother would watch television shows starring their favorite superheroes. Griffin said after Superman and Batman captured the villain they would always tie them up until the police could arrest them. He and his brother would then act out the scenes they saw, ...
From local reports A revolution needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle. The Theatre at Marietta College will present "The Revolutionists" by Lauren Gunderson Friday through April 13. Four beautiful, spirited women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the ...
From staff reports The Association of Ohio Long Rifle Collectors will hold its 44th annual Ohio Long Rifle Exhibit Saturday and Sunday at the Lafayette Hotel in downtown Marietta. Public hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults; ...
The GoPacks Top Chef Challenge showcases not only the talent of local culinary artists, but their desire to help hungry children in Marietta. On Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Marietta Shrine Club, three chefs will cook the most elegant entree they can out of the food that children take ...
From staff reports The Mid-Ohio Valley Ballet Company will present a new original ballet “Little Women” on Friday at Marietta High School Auditorium. The performance will be presented at 7 p.m. Reserved seat tickets for the ballet are $15 for adults and $8 for children under 18 and ...
For nearly three decades, area bell ringers have gathered at least once per year to offer a joint performance. “Originally this gathering of the different groups was at Christmas time,” explained Director Denise Holmes on Tuesday before a rehearsal of the Mid-Ohio Valley Ringers in ...
From staff reports A pair of racing-related events at the Grand Central Mall on Saturday will offer something for all ages. The annual pinewood derby race day will bring more than 300 local Cub Scouts together for the Kootaga District Pinewood Derby. The mall is also hosting a race car ...
There will be two options for lovers of Italian food this weekend that will not only fill their stomachs, but help worthy causes in the area. The MOV’n Dragons and the Right Path for Washington County will be having spaghetti dinner fundraisers to help fund their philanthropic ...
From local reports Precious few plays call for a cast of “a one-woman show with an all-male cast.” Yet “Precious Heart,” by Ted Karber, the next offering in the Mid-Ohio Valley Players season, calls for just that. The show opens this Friday. Director Jena Lane Blair joins forces ...
This weekend, the Marietta Choir Department will present the musical, "The Little Mermaid," in the Marietta High School auditorium. At 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, students from both the middle school and high school will put their spin on the Disney classic. Scott ...
PARKERSBURG — The Smoot Theatre will be presenting “Madeline and the Bad Hat” on Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. The Smoot Theatre will present ArtsPower National Touring Theatre’s musical that captures the blithe yet touching spirit of Ludwig Bemelmans’ much loved Madeline series. This ...