Esbenshade Series at Marietta College

03/26/2026

A few tickets have been returned for The Jack Wharff Band at Peoples Bank Theatre tomorrow night, but they will not last long. Call the Peoples Bank Theatre Box Office at 740-371-5152 or visit peoplesbanktheatre.com to snag one while you can.

This is your last chance to catch this Big Machine Records-signed four-piece live, brought to you by the Esbenshade Series and Marietta College. Free to attend, tickets required.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show begins at 7:00 p.m.

Learn more at marietta.edu/esbenshade-series

03/16/2026

Ticket reservations are officially live.

The Jack Wharff Band performs March 27 at Peoples Bank Theatre as part of the Esbenshade Series - Marietta College. Blending bluegrass, country, and rock, the band has built a strong following with original songs and high-energy live performances.

Free to attend, tickets required.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m., show begins at 7:00 p.m.
Limit four tickets per person.

Reserve tickets at peoplesbanktheatre.com by calling the Peoples Bank Theatre Box Office at 740-371-5152.

Explore the Esbenshade Series at marietta.edu/esbenshade-series

03/13/2026

Be part of what makes the Esbenshade Series special.

The Esbenshade Series welcomes The Jack Wharff Band to Peoples Bank Theatre on March 27. Their sound and stage presence create the kind of live performance that brings people together.

Ticket reservations open March 16 at 10:00 a.m.
Free show, tickets required.
Limit 4 tickets per person.
Reserve your tickets at peoplesbanktheatre.com or by calling the Peoples Bank Theatre Box Office at 740-371-5152.

Doors at 6:00 p.m. Show at 7:00 p.m.
Explore the series at marietta.edu/esbenshade-series

03/02/2026

Known as NPR’s “Empress of the Unexpected,” Susan Werner proved why on Friday night. Her set shifted effortlessly across genres, folk, pop, blues, gospel, all tied together with sharp songwriting and that unmistakable Midwestern charm.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a special evening. And thank you to Susan Werner for sharing her talent with our community.

We’re grateful to continue bringing artists like this to campus.

A few moments from the evening, captured by Michelle Waters.

Learn more about the Esbenshade Series:
https://www.marietta.edu/esbenshade-series

02/26/2026

Tomorrow evening, the Esbenshade Series welcomes Susan Werner to Marietta College for an unforgettable night of music.

The NPR-dubbed “Empress of the Unexpected,” Susan Werner brings her signature blend of folk, rock, pop, gospel, blues, and Americana to Alma McDonough Auditorium on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
Alma McDonough Auditorium, Marietta College

Seating is first come, first served. We look forward to welcoming you.

Details: https://www.marietta.edu/esbenshade-series

02/20/2026

One week remains until an evening of exceptional music with Susan Werner. Join us on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Alma McDonough Auditorium at Marietta College. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m.

Described by NPR as “The Empress of the Unexpected,” Susan Werner is known for her remarkable versatility, blending folk, rock, pop, gospel, blues, and Americana with sharp, compassionate songwriting and engaging stage presence.

Seating is first come, first served

Learn more: https://www.marietta.edu/esbenshade-series

02/12/2026

We're thrilled to bring The Jack Wharff Band to the People's Bank Theatre stage as part of the Esbenshade Series! 🎶

Fresh off their performance at the Grand Ole Opry, this is a show you won't want to miss, and it's FREE!

Join us on March 27th at PBT. Tickets available starting March 16th (10 a.m.) at peoplesbanktheatre.com.

02/10/2026

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable night of music with Susan Werner on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.) in Alma McDonough Auditorium, presented by the Esbenshade Series and Marietta College.

Called “The Empress of the Unexpected” by NPR, Susan Werner has built a career on surprising audiences with her fearless range. She moves seamlessly between folk, rock, pop, gospel, blues, and Americana, delivering each song with wit, warmth, and her signature Midwestern charm.

The Washington Post says she “continues to compose sharp, funny, compassionate lyrics, a gift rare enough to set her apart.”

Seating is first come, first served.

Details: https://www.marietta.edu/esbenshade-series

02/03/2026

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