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Free Comic Book Day at local shops on Saturday

Saturday is Free Comic Book Day, marking the 25th year of the event where comic stores give away free comics to everyone who walks inside. This year's selection features a diverse lineup of titles for all ages, from superheroes like Spider-Man, the X-Men, Superman and Batman to pop culture favorites like Minecraft and Transformers and kid-friendly titles including Garfield, My Little Pony, Stitch, Sonic the Hedgehog and more. Asylum Comics at 212 Third St. in Marietta will once again be participating, as well as hosting a charity food drive for the Tri-County Food Pantry. People can ...

Horton hears a cue! ‘Seussical’ takes the stage at Actors Guild

PARKERSBURG – The Actors Guild of Parkersburg will bring the colorful world of "Seussical the Musical" to the stage this weekend, opening a production that blends childhood nostalgia with themes aimed at audiences of all ages. Directed by Josh Woodard, the musical draws primarily from ...

Innocence, adolescence explored in Peanuts-inspired dual productions

A pair of student theater productions are offering audiences two sharply contrasting interpretations of familiar characters, as performers and crew present "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown" and "Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead" in repertory. The shows run April 10, 11, ...

Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley

Artsbridge Calendar of Events for the week. TODAY * Diane Wigal wildlife photography exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg * Art is Life/Life is Art, ages 55-plus, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Parkersburg Art Center * Celebrate Marietta's 238th Birthday, 5 p.m., American Legion, 800 Wooster St., Marietta * Evening Story Time, ages 3-6, 5-6 p.m., Marietta Public Library * Transformation Tuesday Cooking Class: Southwest Stuffed Peppers, 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Changed Plate, Belpre * Open Mic Night, 7-9 p.m., Stuart's Opera House, ...

Red bud, white and blue

Buds on a red bud tree along the Ohio River Trail start to flower against a partly cloud sky recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@mariettatimes.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at ...