Artsbridge schedule of events

August 4, 2026

Today: Jr. Chef's Kid's Cooking Camp: Lively Latin Laughs, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Changed Plate, Belpre Storytime with Books A Million, 11 a.m. to noon, Grand Central Mall Frozen Tea Party, grades K-5 1 p.m., Barlow Branch Library Learning Latin Cuisine Cooking Class: Chowder, 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Changed Plate, Belpre Music in Muskingum Park hosted by The Boys and Girls Club of Washington County, 7 p.m., Muskingum Park, Marietta Open Mic Night, 7-9 p.m., Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville Songs of Hope Tour with The Collingsworth Family, 7 p.m., Blennerhassett Middle ...

Casting Call: Kids Fishing Derby draws 100-plus youth to Civitan Park in Belpre

August 3, 2026

BELPRE – More than 100 children gathered at the pond in Belpre’s Civitan park for the annual Kids Fishing Derby. The event is held in conjunction with the Buddy Bass Tournament – which this year drew more than 70 boats – on the first Saturday in August. In years past, that’s ...

Dashing Hounds: Dachshund festival, races fill Belpre park with laughter, barks

August 3, 2026

BELPRE – Remy eventually got out to an early lead in one of the dachshund races Saturday at Howes Grove Park – but when the crowd started to cheer, he turned around and headed back to owner Nick Stevens. Remy finally did cross the finish line, unlike his opponent Phoebe. “She didn’t ...

Picture This: Art Camp offers free projects at Belpre Library

August 1, 2026

From left, attendees Viviannette Sanchez-Smith, Brittany Boswell and Jami Robison paint designs on tote bags Friday during Art Camp at the Belpre branch of the Washington County Public Library.

Wilson’s CD travels on Walker Road

August 1, 2026

PARKERSBURG – The rural community of Walker in Wood County is close to Buddy Wilson’s heart. The Parkersburg-based singer-songwriter grew up in Walker and plays music there. His newly released CD of 10 songs is appropriately titled “Walker Road.” The CD’s namesake meanders through ...

Discovery World to host free Back-to-School Bash, unveil book vending machine

July 31, 2026

PARKERSBURG — Discovery World on Market will hold its fourth annual Back-to-School Bash from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Admission to the event will be free through sponsorship from WV Central Federal Credit Union. Activities will include a bounce house, face painting by Veritas Classical Academy, balloon animals, oversized board games, music and vendors. Visitors also can register to win back-to-school door prizes. The event will include the unveiling of a book vending machine funded by The Spartan Foundation and placed at Discovery World through a partnership with Wood ...