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Kao Kalia Yang is a teacher, public speaker, and writer. Yang is the author of the award-winning book, The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir (Coffee House Press, 2008) and the forthcoming book, The Song Poet (Metropolitan Books, 2016). She is a graduate of Carleton College and Columbia University’s School of the Arts. Kao Kalia lives in...

The Esbenshade Series at Marietta College will have its performance kick off with Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn in concert at the Peoples Bank Theatre.

Gavin George, a 13-year-old piano prodigy from Westerville, Ohio, will close out the fall semester of the Esbenshade Series with a concert at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 20th at the Peoples Bank Theatre. George was a gold-medal winner in 2010 and 2011 in the American Association for the Development of the Gifted and Talented International...

The Esbenshade Series returns in the spring semester with The Shaolin Warriors, who are known throughout the world for their deadly martial-arts prowess, at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 5. Beginning at a very early age, the Warriors are trained in mental and physical disciplines that allow them to perform stunning, spectacular feats of...

The Branford Marsalis Quartet will be joined by guest-vocalist Kurt Elling in a singular collaboration of musical forces. What has emerged from the partnership, after an intense week of performance and recording in New Orleans, is a new album, entitled Upward Spiral. This collection blends Songbook staples, jazz standards, and standards-to-be...

Rhiannon Giddens, who has given show-stopping performances around the world, including at the Americana Music Awards, will perform at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 17th, at the Peoples Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam St. It is free and open to the public, but tickets must be picked up at the theatre or online at peoplesbanktheatre.com.

Sujari Britt, who showed her prodigious talent and uncanny devotion to and understanding of music from a very early age, will perform at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 12th, at the Peoples Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam St. It is free and open to the public, but tickets must be picked up at the theatre or online at peoplesbanktheatre.com.

Marietta College will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., by sponsoring a clothing drive during PioConnect, which takes place in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Monday, January 15th. The Office of Student Life and the Office of Civic Engagement are seeking groups of volunteers from across campus to cover 30-minute...

With about 22 restaurants and 40 active retailers, plus two hotels and a number of venues for nightlife, historic downtown Marietta is a destination for everyone and anyone to enjoy a night out on the town. Venture into downtown for First Friday from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Friday, February 2nd. A popular program in many Main Street communities,...

The Office of Student Life, along with the Mid-Ohio Valley Interfaith, is offering a free showing of the documentary movie, "He Named Me Malala," as part of World Interfaith Harmony Week at 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 2nd, in the Anderson Hancock Planetarium. A discussion will follow the film. This event is free and open to the public.

As part of National Entrepreneurship Week, sponsored each February by Microsoft Corporation, this session of PioPitch will focus on Creativity and Innovation. The speakers are Geoff Schenkel of Resolve Studios and Misti Sims of Little Black Dress. PioPitch runs from 4:00-5:00 p.m., Thursday, February 8th, in the Timothy O. Cooper Auditorium.

J.D. Vance, author of the New York Times bestseller, Hillbilly Elegy, will speak as part of the Esbenshade Series at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, February 8th, in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. The program is free and open to the public, but tickets are limited to the first 400 people. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are limited to one...

PAC’s coffee shop music series, The Vibe, is back! Join us at 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 8th, at The Gathering Place for some great music.

Marietta College's Physics Department is pleased to announce the spring portion of the Physics Colloquium opens with Dr. Ann Bragg giving a “Star Talk” from 12:00-12:50 p.m., Friday, February 16th, in the Anderson Hancock Planetarium. Bragg is an Associate Professor of Physics and Director of the Planetarium. The Physics Department will...

The Marietta College Art Department will be hosting an opening reception for a Gallery 310 exhibition entitled, "Painterly Intricacies: Selected Artwork from the Dr. Richard Krause Collection and Visiting Painter Kaveri Raina," from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, February 16th. Gallery 310 is located on the third floor of the Hermann Fine Arts...

Don't miss out on one of last year's most popular Marietta College Events: the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration! There will be great prizes, Chinese food, a DOG show and even a performance by Sen Gao, a world champion international master of Kungfu and several student performances! The celebration will take place at The Gathering Place from...

The Marietta College Art Department is hosting a Gallery 310 exhibition entitled, "Painterly Intricacies: Selected Artwork from the Dr. Richard Krause Collection and Visiting Painter Kaveri Raina," from Friday, February 16th through Saturday, April 14th. Gallery 310 is located on the third floor of the Hermann Fine Arts Center. The exhibition...

The Marietta College Art Department is hosting a Gallery 310 exhibition entitled, "Painterly Intricacies: Selected Artwork from the Dr. Richard Krause Collection and Visiting Painter Kaveri Raina," from Friday, February 16th through Saturday, April 14th. Gallery 310 is located on the third floor of the Hermann Fine Arts Center. The exhibition...

The Marietta College Art Department is hosting a Gallery 310 exhibition entitled, "Painterly Intricacies: Selected Artwork from the Dr. Richard Krause Collection and Visiting Painter Kaveri Raina," from Friday, February 16th through Saturday, April 14th. Gallery 310 is located on the third floor of the Hermann Fine Arts Center. The exhibition...

Coach Kole Vivian and the Marietta College women's basketball team open up Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament play at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 20th, against John Carroll. The second-seeded Pioneers will host the game on Fenton Court. Since the men's team is also playing a home, the College is selling one ticket for both games.

The Marietta College Art Department is hosting a Gallery 310 exhibition entitled, "Painterly Intricacies: Selected Artwork from the Dr. Richard Krause Collection and Visiting Painter Kaveri Raina," from Friday, February 16th through Saturday, April 14th. Gallery 310 is located on the third floor of the Hermann Fine Arts Center. The exhibition...

The Marietta College Art Department is hosting a Gallery 310 exhibition entitled, "Painterly Intricacies: Selected Artwork from the Dr. Richard Krause Collection and Visiting Painter Kaveri Raina," from Friday, February 16th through Saturday, April 14th. Gallery 310 is located on the third floor of the Hermann Fine Arts Center. The exhibition...

Coach Kole Vivian and the Marietta College women's basketball team face Capital in the semifinals of the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22nd at Fenton Court. The second-seeded Pioneers defeated John Carroll in the tournament opener and need a victory Thursday to advance to the tournament championship game.

Come view an old favorite that includes visualizations of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World along with an additional seven astronomical wonders at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22nd, at the Anderson Hancock Planetarium. This program will include a live star talk about what is happening in the late winter sky.

Coach Jon VanderWal and the No. 24 Marietta College men's basketball team hosts Ohio Northern at 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22nd, in the semifinals of the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament. The Pioneers are the No. 2 seed and will get to play on their home floor, Fenton Court. Marietta advanced with a victory over Wilmington on Tuesday....