BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3056@mariettaohio.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T144056Z URL:https://mariettaohio.org/events/third-thursdays-with-the-castle-summer -solstice-concert-2/ SUMMARY:Third Thursdays with The Castle: Summer Solstice Concert DESCRIPTION:The summer solstice is a celestial event that has been importan t to cultures around the world for thousands of years. At Marietta\, this event was marked by Native Americans with alignments on the prehistoric ea rthworks. This year\, The Castle will once again celebrate the summer sols tice with an outdoor concert by the band R&\;R\, and commentary by staf f archaeologist Wes Clarke.\n\nAdmission is Free. Seating is limited and o ffered on a first come first served basis.\n\nWe encourage guests to bring their own folding chair or blanket\, but please note that we can not perm it saving spaces on the grounds earlier than 6:30pm. While food and drink are permitted on the grounds\, no alcoholic beverages are permitted and th e lawn where the concert is taking place will be a smoke-free area. In the case of inclement weather\, a rain date will be established.\n\nThis conc ert is generously sponsored by the Washington County Public Library\n\nIf you have any questions please contact us at 740-373-4180 or email educatio n@mariettacastle.org.\n\nAbout R&\;R:\nWest Virginia natives\, Rick Pol ing and Roger Bush\, who began playing music together in their pre-teen an d teenaged years\, are the vocal and instrumental duo R&\;R. Roger is w ell-known in the mid-Ohio Valley area for his stellar vocals\, and he also brings his distinctive drumming and percussion skills to the duo. Rick\, known to many West Virginians as a former West Virginia University “Moun taineer” mascot\, as well as an accomplished pianist and vocalist adds v ocals\, piano/organ/synth and left-hand keyboard bass to complete R&\;R .\n\nHere’s what you need to know:\n-We suggest arriving at least 6 - 8 minutes in advance of 7pm\, but no earlier than 6:30pm.\n-Remember to brin g a folding chair or blanket for a seating area. Seating is first come fir st served. The location of the band will allow for few\, if any obstructio ns to sight or sound.\n-Guests who may need special accommodations should contact The Castle by calling 740-373-4180.\n\nHave questions? Contact us at education@mariettacastle.org or call 740-373-4180. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mariettaohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2026 /04/2024-Summer-Solstice-flower-foreground-scaled.jpg CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Children,Community,Education,Events,Family,Featured,Historic al,Live Music LOCATION:The Castle\, 418 Fourth Street\, Marietta\, Ohio\, United States GEO:39.4205438;-81.4548917 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=418 Fourth Street\, Mariett a\, Ohio\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Castle:geo:39.4205 438,-81.4548917 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR