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101-Year-Old PBT Hopes Livestream Campaign Can Assist With Next 100 Days
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WOUB Digital · 101-Year-Old PBT Hopes Livestream Campaign Can Assist With Next 100 Days The Peoples Bank Theatre (222 Putnam St.) in Marietta has served the surrounding communities for 101 years in a wide variety of ways. Like all other performing arts venues throughout the nation, the theatre is facing financial uncertainty in the wake… Read More
The Man With the Songs the People Always Want: Don McLean
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“I had the songs the people always wanted,” Don McLean tells me during a Wednesday afternoon phone interview, in response to being asked what sort of advice he has for aspiring songwriters in 2020. Outside of writing massively popular songs, McLean also advises young musicians get “a good lawyer,” which is sage advice, if perhaps… Read More
Local Symphony Celebrates Marietta’s Music
MARIETTA – Get ready for great orchestral pops music, this time with a Marietta twist. The River Cities Symphony brings the tunes and talent you know and love to a great local venue. Selections include Hoagy Carmichael’s “Stardust”, Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel”, “No, No, Nannette”, and Hamlish’s “The Way We Were”. Maestro Turizziani has even… Read More
Jon Anderson of YES Headed to People’s Bank Theater Aug. 16
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Jon Anderson is the legendary creative catalyst behind beloved progressive rock band YES, and he will be performing some of the most enduring YES hits as well as a few favorites from his latest release, 1,000 Hands, (which features the likes of Ian Anderson, Billy Cobham, Jean Luc Ponty, Chick Corea, Zap Momma, Chris Squire, Alan… Read More
RUNA Album Release Show at the Peoples Bank Theatre March 16
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Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, nationally lauded Celtic roots music act RUNA is releasing their sixth album, Ten: The Errant Night, at the Peoples Bank Theatre on Saturday, March 16. WOUB spoke to vocalist Shannon Lambert-Ryan just a few days before the performance. WOUB: So, 2019 marks the 10-year anniversary for the band. I… Read More
13th Annual Colony Short Film Fest to Feature ‘The Price of Free’
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Friday, March 1 through Saturday, March 2 mark the 13th Annual Colony Short Film Festival, which will take place at the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta. The festival is intended to spotlight independent short films from around the globe, and this year the event is highlighting The Price of Free, the winner of the 2018 Sundance… Read More
Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra Headed to Peoples Bank Theatre March 1
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The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra will bring their unique live show to the Peoples Bank Theatre on Friday, March 1 starting at 7 p.m. WOUB’s Emily Votaw interviewed the director of the group, Andrew Greene, about the formation of what the Washington Post called “the premiere ragtime ensemble in America,” in the interview embedded above.
Todd Burge/William Matheny/Adam Remnant at Peoples Bank Theatre Feb. 8 SOLD OUT
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Tickets for the Friday, February 8 Todd Burge, William Matheny, and Adam Remnant show at the Peoples Bank Theatre are sold out! In 2018, Remnant released his highly anticipated debut full-length solo album, Sourwood. Burge is fresh off the late 2018 release of Your Reflection Will Kill You and 1986: The First Album, the former of which is made… Read More
Peoples Bank Theatre to Go Back In Time With Speakeasy Party Feb. 2
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In 2019 the Peoples Bank Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary in style, kicking off with a bona fide ride back in time on Saturday, February 2 starting at 8 p.m. with their 1919 Speakeasy Party. No, there won’t be a literal time machine – but for those pure of intention and heart, dressing up… Read More
Hot Rize Headed to Peoples Bank Theatre Nov. 9
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Influential bluegrass outfit Hot Rize will perform at the Peoples Bank Theatre on Friday, November 9. The performance will also feature Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers. WOUB’s Emily Votaw spoke to Hot Rize bassist Nick Forster about the importance of bluegrass in 2018, the band’s big celebration of it’s longevity earlier this year, and coming… Read More
Country Star Kathy Mattea Headed to Peoples Bank Theatre Oct. 26
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On Friday, October 26, Kathy Mattea will perform at the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta. WOUB’s Emily Votaw spoke to the country superstar about her new album, “Pretty Bird,” retraining her voice after personal tragedy, and the importance of a by-chance meeting with Tony Bennett many years ago.
Peoples Bank Theatre’s 2019 Winter-Spring Spotlight Series
The historic Peoples Bank Theatre announces its 2019 Winter-Spring Spotlight Series. This latest lineup of eight national touring artists comes in the midst of the theatre’s 100th anniversary. From concerts and comedy, to acrobatics and silent movies with live accompaniment, the Winter-Spring series highlights the versatility of the recently renovated performance and the diversity of… Read More
Sofi & the Baladis to Bring Ancient Music to Peoples Bank Theater
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Sofi & the Baladis are a truly unique musical group. The group’s performances are one part demonstrations of fascinating ancient instruments such as the oud and the qanun, one part gorgeous interpretation of 4,000-year-old plus Samaritan prayers, and one part the powerful personal story of the group’s lead vocalist, Sofi Tsedaka. Tsedaka was born into… Read More
Talking Podcasting, Radio, and Marietta with Paula Poundstone
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Paula Poundstone has been a successful comedian for decades, diligently working her way up through nightclubs and comedy clubs throughout the ’70s until she was discovered by Robin Williams, who had her on an episode of Saturday Night Live that he hosted in 1984. From there, Poundstone began appearing on various talk shows, and soon… Read More
Speaking With Marcus Collins of the Texas Tenors
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The Texas Tenors are headed to the People’s Bank Theater on Saturday, June 23. WOUB’s Emily Votaw spoke to the contemporary tenor of the group, Marcus Collins, about his role in the trio, his earliest musical memories, and what people can expect from the outfit’s performance.
The River Cities Symphony Spring Pops Concert
The RCSO presents its Spring 2018 Pops concert “An American in Paris”, featuring music from the legendary generation of American expat composers. Enjoy the best of the Gershwins, Cole Porter, and Aaron Copeland, with music from “Kiss Me Kate”, “Rodeo”, and of course, “An American in Paris”. The Pops Concert will be held at 7:30… Read More
Peoples Bank Theatre Announces Summer-Fall Spotlight Series
The historic Peoples Bank Theatre announces its 2018 Summer-Fall Spotlight Series, featuring the return of several audience favorites, as well as award winning artists from the genres of classic rock, country, bluegrass, and folk. The season’s headliners include Wynonna & The Big Noise, Lorrie Morgan, Mountain Stage, Paula Poundstone, Randy Bachman, Peter Yarrow, Kathy Mattea,… Read More
Brick Street Arts Bash
Peoples Bank Theatre, Marietta College Theatre Department, and ArtsBridge present the Second Annual Brick Street Arts Bash! This block party of visual and performing arts take place on Putnam Street, April 14, 12:00-5:00 p.m. Activities for the whole family include live music of all genres, theatrical performances, art displays and live demonstrations, food, and more. A performance… Read More
Unni Boksasp Ensemble to Perform at Peoples Bank Theater April 28
The Unni Boksasp Ensemble, a musical group from Norway, will visit Marietta as part of Arts Midwest World Fest. Unni Boksasp is a warm and imaginative singer who draws you easily into the heart of Norway. Over the years, Unni has delved into the deep traditions found across her homeland, studying music and dance with… Read More
Scotty McCreery Headed to Peoples Bank Theatre May 19
Scotty McCreery is currently rising up the charts with his smash hit song “Five More Minutes,” which has already earned 30 million streams and sold 100,000 downloads. He made history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified Clear as… Read More
12th Annual Colony Short Film Festival Opens March 1 at Peoples Bank Theatre
The Colony Short Film Festival marks its 12th year of showcasing local and international short films in downtown Marietta, March 1–3 at the historic Peoples Bank Theatre. This year’s short film festival includes 20 films from 13 states, including Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Maryland, as well as an international submission from Brazil. The films represent… Read More
PHOTOS: Undercurrent Winter Festival
February 2-3 marked the first ever Undercurrent Winter Festival at the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta. The indie and alternative-rock tinged music festival featured everyone from Athens’ own Adam Remnant to The World Is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid to Die. Take a look at these photos taken over the course of the… Read More
Speaking With The World Is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid to Die
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The World Is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid to Die is not only quite a mouthful, it’s also the critically lauded headliner for the 2018 Undercurrent Winter Festival, which is taking place at the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta Friday, February 9 through Saturday, February 10. Although the band itself has roots… Read More
Undercurrent Winter Festival Set for Feb. 9-10
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Michelle Waters, editor of Hold the Note, a publication that focuses on regional music throughout Southeast Ohio, West Virginia and surrounding areas, is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the Undercurrent Winter Festival, a music festival which will take place over the course of Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10 at the Peoples… Read More
Call For Auditions: Marietta Summer Theatre Festival
Peoples Bank Theatre and the Marietta College Theatre Department are holding local auditions for the Marietta Summer Theatre Festival on Sunday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. and Monday, February 12 at 7 p.m. Auditions will take place at Peoples Bank Theatre. This summer’s productions will be Guys and Dolls and Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, running June… Read More