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Picture This: Keys and Community celebrates Artsbridge’s 40th anniversary

Artsbridge staffers, board members and supporters gathered Saturday at the Center on Market for Keys and Community — a dueling pianos event that served both as a fundraiser and celebration of the organization's 40th anniversary. Performers Nick and Tyson of New York, NY Dueling Pianos took ...

Reusser opening WesBanco October show

PARKERSBURG – The work of an artist from Woodsfield will be on display this month at WesBanco Bank on Market Street in downtown Parkersburg. Yvonne Reusser also is a business owner who has been painting for more than 60 years in all water media, especially transparent watercolor. “My ...

ArtOberfest, Chalk the Block set for Saturday

PARKERSBURG – Two celebrations on Saturday will bring art, music, food and fun to downtown Parkersburg. Sponsored by the Parkersburg Art Center, the annual ArtOberfest and Chalk the Block will be held in the 700 and 800 blocks of Market Street. Festivities begin with Chalk the Block from ...

Marietta museums awarded over $3 million for restoration and renovations

MARIETTA - State Rep. Kevin Ritter, R-Marietta, announced last week that the Ohio Controlling Board approved funding for projects in Athens and Washington counties, including $1,825,000 to restore the Ohio River Museum and $2,884,000 for renovations of the Campus Martius Museum, according to a news release from his office. "The Ohio River Museum and Campus Martius Museum protect and illuminate important aspects of our local history and legacy on the state," Ritter said in the release, "I'm glad to see restoration efforts move forward with this funding.” Construction of the new Ohio ...

Smoot pretties itself for 100th anniversary

PARKERSBURG – Second-year apprentices from the International Painters and Allied Trades District 53 in West Virginia brought new life to the front doors at the Smoot Theatre in Parkersburg, where the historic show house is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The theater this month is ...

Tattoo convention kicks off Friday

MARIETTA — Tattoo artists and customers gathered Friday for the second Bizarre Bazaar Tattoo Convention, which has grown from a parking lot market into a weekend event featuring more than 100 artists. The three-day convention continues through Sunday at Tower Event & Conference Center, ...