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PARKERSBURG – This week, the Mid-Ohio Valley is buzzing with a variety of engaging events catering to art enthusiasts, families, and individuals looking to learn something new. Whether you're interested in photography, cooking, or simply enjoying story time with your children, there’s something for everyone.

TODAY, art lovers can catch a glimpse of the Photography Exhibit by Michael Mueller at WesBanco on Market Street in Parkersburg. Simultaneously, the Parkersburg Art Center is hosting an art exhibit featuring works by Savannah Schroll Guz and “Rinse and Repeat,” an exhibit by ArtBeat Studio. For those aged 55 and older, the park center offers a unique program titled “Art is Life/Life is Art” from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Later in the day, adults can join a Painting Club at the Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library on Emerson Avenue from 3 to 4 p.m., while kids aged 3-6 can participate in Evening Story Time at the Marietta Public Library from 5 to 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY mirrors today’s offerings with more opportunities to explore the arts. The exhibits by Michael Mueller and Savannah Schroll Guz continue at their respective venues. For families, events include “Walking Through the Books” at the Barlow Branch Library from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by multiple story hours for children at the Marietta Public Library and the Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library. A special Wellness Wednesday Cooking Class featuring Stuffed Mushrooms will take place at The Changed Plate in Belpre from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY is packed with activities, including a Homeschool Hangout at the Belpre Public Library, offering programs for kids under and over 12. The Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library will host a Pokemon Club from 4 to 5 p.m., culminating in an evening with acupuncturist Sonia Wuade from 6 to 7 p.m.

FRIDAY brings more art, with ongoing exhibits by Michael Mueller and Savannah Schroll Guz. The Campus Martius Museum in Marietta will host Wesley Clarke for a Discovering History Speaker Series at noon. For those looking for entertainment, the Murder Mysteries Dinner kicks off at 6 p.m. at the Campus Martius Museum, followed by a performance by the John Inghram Band at Adelphia Music Hall at 8 p.m.

SATURDAY features an art workshop led by Lori Friend Hanson from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Marietta, alongside a performance by the Ohio Valley Opry at 3 p.m. at the Ohio Valley Opry House in Belpre. The Murder Mysteries Dinner continues in Marietta, promising an engaging evening for mystery enthusiasts.

SUNDAY invites puzzle lovers to the Go Packs Puzzle Tournament from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta. The evening will conclude with a concert featuring Sierra Hull and The Milk Carton Kids at the Peoples Bank Theatre from 8 to 10 p.m.

As the week progresses, Monday, February 23 will see a continuation of the photography exhibit by Michael Mueller, along with several engaging children's programs at local libraries, including Baby Buddies Playdate and Rock and Roll Toddler Time.

This week in the Mid-Ohio Valley not only highlights the local art scene but also fosters community engagement through diverse educational and recreational activities. From exhibitions to hands-on workshops, there’s a chance for everyone to explore their creativity and connect with their neighbors.