Community

"Modern Slavery," a discussion about human trafficking, will be presented by Lisa Wilson from the Mid-East Ohio Rescue and Restore Coalition, at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 12th, in the Timothy O. Cooper Auditorium (Thomas 124). A reception will follow in Thomas 123. Wilson is a forensic nurse, healthy relationships educator, and manager of...

Marietta College will host one of four Regional Community Forums in Public Education around the state of Ohio from 6:00-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 12th. It will be held in the Alma McDonough Auditorium. The focus of the meeting is on "Student Substance Abuse and the Role of Community Support Services." This event is free and open to the...

The American Red Cross is conducting a blood drive from 11:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Friday, April 14th, at the basketball courts in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. There are appointments available anywhere from 11-4:45 and the entire process should take less than 40 minutes. Please email rnr002@marietta.edu for an appointment.

‌The Theatre Department is presenting "Crimes of the Heart" at 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 14th, in the Hermann Fine Arts Center. The winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Drama this “tragicomedy” still packs an incredible emotional punch and continues to be a popular choice for regional and summer stock theaters. The McGrath sisters reunite in...

‌The Theatre Department is presenting "Crimes of the Heart" at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, April 15th, in the Hermann Fine Arts Center. The winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Drama this “tragicomedy” still packs an incredible emotional punch and continues to be a popular choice for regional and summer stock theaters. The McGrath sisters reunite...

‌The Theatre Department is presenting "Crimes of the Heart" at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16th, in the Hermann Fine Arts Center. The winner of the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Drama this “tragicomedy” still packs an incredible emotional punch and continues to be a popular choice for regional and summer stock theaters. The McGrath sisters reunite in...

Marietta College students participating in the Leader-in-Residence program this academic year have organized and will present Brick Street Arts Bash from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Saturday, April 22nd in downtown Marietta. Activities will be conducted at the corner of Putnam and Third streets, as well as Front Street. This year's Leader-in-...

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...

From 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 27th, the Biology, Environmental Science and Chemistry departments will hold their spring picnic on the back Bartlett wing of the Rickey Science Center. Please join us for hamburgers and hot dogs. Come for the food and visit with the faculty and other students in the departments before the end of the...

Everyone is invited to the Mariette College History Department's "History of Interesting Things." Kyle Yoho ’12, education director at the Castle museum, will present "A History of Living History," at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 27th, in Thomas 113. Learn about the the different ways that events of the past have been presented in living form...

Please join the College for a showing of the fulldome program "Galileo: The Power of the Telescope," created by the Milwaukee Public Museum, at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 27th in the Anderson Hancock Planetarium. This program will be accompanied by a star talk about the early spring evening sky. This show is being offered on a first-come,...

Food Truck Friday is being held from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Friday, April 28th, at the corner of Second and Greene streets. This month's event features Busy Bee Restaurant, Cissy's Kitchen, Smokin' Pigs Ash BBQ and The Sweet Stop.

The 2016-17 Marietta Children's Choir, under the direction of Scott Rieder, will conduct the Spring Concert at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 4. This event is free and open to the public.

The Department of English and Modern Languages are hosting a celebration for Dr. Janie Rees-Miller's recent accomplishments. This year Janie has co-edited two books, contributed chapters to both, and co-authored a third book. They will be hosting a cake and coffee reception in the Prince Forum from 3:00-4:30 p.m., Friday, May 5th.

Join Nonprofits LEAD and a variety of people in the region as they explore how to strengthen local nonprofit organizations and their impact through “Welcoming New People, Processes and Perspectives,” seventh annual Nonprofit Capacity Building Conference. The conference runs from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 10th, in the McDonough...

The Peoples Bank Theatre at 222 Putnam St. is hosting Golden Anniversary Movie Classics. The James Bond-classic, "You Only Live Twice," will be on the big screen at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 11th. Cost is $8. To get tickets or learn more, go to http://peoplesbanktheatre.com/event/you-only-live-twice/.

Are you looking for some fresh fruit and vegetables? Then the Farmers Market on Front Street might have what you need. It will be open from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 16th, in the Lafayette Hotel parking lot on Front Street. 

Are you looking for some fresh fruit and vegetables? Then the Farmers Market on Front Street might have what you need. It will be open from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 23rd, in the Lafayette Hotel parking lot on Front Street. 

The Peoples Bank Theatre at 222 Putnam St. is hosting Golden Anniversary Movie Classics. At 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25th, the Theatre will be showing "Cool Hand Luke." Cost is $8. To get tickets or learn more, go to http://peoplesbanktheatre.com/event/cool-hand-luke/.

Food Truck Friday is being held from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Friday, May 26th, at the corner of Second and Greene streets. This month's event features Busy Bee Restaurant, Cissy's Kitchen, Smokin' Pigs Ash BBQ and The Sweet Stop.

Are you looking for some fresh fruit and vegetables? Then the Farmers Market on Front Street might have what you need. It will be open from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 30th, in the Lafayette Hotel parking lot on Front Street. 

With about 22 restaurants and 40 active retailers, plus two hotels and a number of venues for night life, 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, June 2nd. A popular program in many Main Street communities, First...

Now in its 11th year, Downtown Parkersburg's annual Taste of Parkersburg event offers an exciting mix of food, wine and music to patrons of this unique and spirited festival. Growing in popularity with each year, our event inspires food, wine and beer lovers throughout the region. Gates open at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, June 3rd. The event is held...

Are you looking for some fresh fruit and vegetables? Then the Farmers Market on Front Street might have what you need. It will be open from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 6th, in the Lafayette Hotel parking lot on Front Street. 

Please join us for our June public planetarium show! We will begin by viewing the fulldome video "The Cowboy Astronomer," which focuses on interesting objects we see in the night sky and tell stories about them, at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8th, in the Anderson Hancock Planetarium. Afterward, a live star talk will point out which of these...