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Coffeehouse Series starts July 21

NEW MARTINSVILLE – The ArtsLink 2026 Coffeehouse Series kicks off 6:30 p.m. July 21 with a show by Shortline Junction on the performance deck of the Francis Creative Arts Center, Maple Avenue and Washington Street, New Martinsville. The show is free and sponsored by First Mutual Bank. The ...

Artsbridge Calendar of Events

PARKERSBURG - Artsbridge Calendar of Events - July 14-20 Today: Unearth Sharks: Prehistoric Predators, ages 13 and under, check which library branch, all Wood County libraries Free Swim Lessons, 8-9 a.m., Southwood Park Pool, Parkersburg Archaeology Camp, 6-8th graders, 9-11 a.m., The Castle, Marietta Brenda Aubrey art exhibit, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wesbanco, Market Street, Parkersburg Jr. Chef Cooking Camp: Cozy Classics from Around the World, 9 a.m. to noon, The Changed Plate, Belpre Storytime, Infants-Pre-K, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Barlow Branch Library Experiment X, teens 12-19, ...

Taste and Tunes resonates at Parkersburg Art Center

PARKERSBURG - The Parkersburg Art Center held its Tastes and Tunes fundraiser on Saturday. “Tastes and Tunes is one of those special nights where everything comes together, great music, delicious food, friends, family and supporters who believe in the power of the arts,” Jessie ...

History in the Park Brings reenactors, tintype photography to Marietta

MARIETTA — History stretched from the Revolutionary War to the nation’s 250th anniversary Saturday as reenactors, historical organizations and visitors gathered for the third annual History in the Park at Muskingum Park. Hosted by the Civil War Roundtable of the Mid-Ohio Valley, the ...

The Crochet Lady: Seas the day with this Hawaiian-themed skirt project

Hello my crochet friends. I am Maurita the Crochet Lady. Summertime is here. Not everyone wants to go to the beach, so I created a project to bring the beach to you. The pattern set is for a base chain for a head piece and necklace with simple leaves and end button, flowers to put on both, ...

Backyard Gardener: It’s the perfect season to plant summer squash

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Hard to imagine Independence Day was last weekend. We experienced the hottest weather of the summer and now are receiving plenty of rain here in the valley. Compared to the historic drought of 2024 and the extremely dry fall of 2025, I am not ...