Waterfront Wednesdays – Brighton Boys
Enjoy a night of free, live music on the riverfront at Wheeling Heritage Port! Sponsored by: JPMorgan Chase, City of Wheeling. In case of inclement weather, concert may be moved to WesBanco Arena or rescheduled. No smoking. No pets. Folding chairs permitted in the grassy areas only. For additional information, visit facebook.com/wheelingwv or call the City of Wheeling at 304.234.3838 or 304.234.3617.
Waterfront Wednesdays – Joseph Sisters
Enjoy a night of free, live music on the riverfront at Wheeling Heritage Port! Sponsored by: JPMorgan Chase, City of Wheeling. In case of inclement weather, concert may be moved to WesBanco Arena or rescheduled. No smoking. No pets. Folding chairs permitted in the grassy areas only. For additional information, visit facebook.com/wheelingwv or call the City of Wheeling at 304.234.3838 or 304.234.3617
Waterfront Wednesdays – Tim Ullom Band
Enjoy a night of free, live music on the riverfront at Wheeling Heritage Port! Sponsored by: JPMorgan Chase, City of Wheeling. In case of inclement weather, concert may be moved to WesBanco Arena or rescheduled. No smoking. No pets. Folding chairs permitted in the grassy areas only. For additional information, visit facebook.com/wheelingwv or call the City of Wheeling at 304.234.3838 or 304.234.3617.
Waterfront Wednesdays – Wheeling Park High School Jazz and Steel Drum Bands
Enjoy a night of free, live music on the riverfront at Wheeling Heritage Port! Sponsored by: JPMorgan Chase, City of Wheeling. In case of inclement weather, concert may be moved to WesBanco Arena or rescheduled. No smoking. No pets. Folding chairs permitted in the grassy areas only. For additional information, visit facebook.com/wheelingwv or call the City of Wheeling at 304.234.3838 or 304.234.3617.
Waterfront Wednesdays – Guys Without Ties
Enjoy a night of free, live music on the riverfront at Wheeling Heritage Port! Sponsored by: JPMorgan Chase, City of Wheeling. In case of inclement weather, concert may be moved to WesBanco Arena or rescheduled. No smoking. No pets. Folding chairs permitted in the grassy areas only. For additional information, visit facebook.com/wheelingwv or call the City of Wheeling at 304.234.3838 or 304.234.3617.
Heritage Port Story Time – “Bulldozer’s Big Day”
Join the Ohio County Public Library for Heritage Port Story Time this summer at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater! In case of inclement weather, Story Time will be held at the Ohio County Public Library. Call 304.232.0244 for more information.
Heritage Port Story Time – “Twenty-One Elephants and Still Standing”
Story Time will be held at the Sculpture Garden by the elephant sculpture. Join the Ohio County Public Library for Heritage Port Story Time this summer at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater! In case of inclement weather, Story Time will be held at the Ohio County Public Library. Call 304.232.0244 for more information.
Heritage Port Story Time – “Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site”
Join the Ohio County Public Library for Heritage Port Story Time this summer at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater! In case of inclement weather, Story Time will be held at the Ohio County Public Library. Call 304.232.0244 for more information.
Heritage Port Story Time – “Pete The Cat: Construction Destruction”
Join the Ohio County Public Library for Heritage Port Story Time this summer at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater! In case of inclement weather, Story Time will be held at the Ohio County Public Library. Call 304.232.0244 for more information.
Heritage Port Story Time – “This Is The House That Jack Built”
Join the Ohio County Public Library for Heritage Port Story Time this summer at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater! In case of inclement weather, Story Time will be held at the Ohio County Public Library. Call 304.232.0244 for more information.
Heritage Port Story Time – “Rapunzel”
Join the Ohio County Public Library for Heritage Port Story Time this summer at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater! In case of inclement weather, Story Time will be held at the Ohio County Public Library. Call 304.232.0244 for more information.
Heritage Port Story Time – “Dig!”
Join the Ohio County Public Library for Heritage Port Story Time this summer at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater! In case of inclement weather, Story Time will be held at the Ohio County Public Library. Call 304.232.0244 for more information.
Heritage Port Story Time – “Who Made This Cake?”
Join the Ohio County Public Library for Heritage Port Story Time this summer at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater! In case of inclement weather, Story Time will be held at the Ohio County Public Library. Call 304.232.0244 for more information.
Heritage Port Story Time – “The Three Little Pigs”
Join the Ohio County Public Library for Heritage Port Story Time this summer at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater! In case of inclement weather, Story Time will be held at the Ohio County Public Library. Call 304.232.0244 for more information.
Panhandle Pumpers Society Fire Muster
"Honoring the Fire Service both Old & New" Entertainment, vendors, a parade & more!
Heritage Port Sternwheel Festival
Join us at Heritage Port for this 3 day festival! Live entertainment consisting of music, variety shows, fireworks, and more! There will also be food, merchandise, and craft vendors, children’s activities, and most importantly Sternwheel Boats!
Riverfront Movie Night – “La La Land”
Grab a lawn chair or blanket and head to Wheeling Heritage Port for a FREE showing of "La La Land" on the Riverfront! Rated PG-13
Riverfront Movie Night – “Sing”
Grab a lawn chair or blanket and head to Wheeling Heritage Port for a FREE showing of "Sing" on the Riverfront!
“Queen of the Mississippi” Docking
View the historic Queen of the Mississippi as it is docked at Wheeling Heritage Port! *Note: No tours of the riverboat will be available during docking.
“Queen of the Mississippi” Docking
View the historic Queen of the Mississippi as it is docked at Wheeling Heritage Port! *Note: No tours of the riverboat will be available during docking.
C.A. House Music “Family Fun Day”
C. A. House Music's Family Fun Day at Wheeling Heritage Port! Stop out for a of family fun full of activites, entertainment, food, and more! FREE ADMISSION!* All proceeds go to the C. A. House Music Scholarship fund. Inflatables provided by Kurt James Fun & Games: 1-5pm Balloon Animals and Face Painting: 1-3pm Craft table with The Children's Museum of the Ohio Valley, instrument 'petting zoo', vendors and more! Instrument raffles include a Martin Guitar, Remo drum baskets, and more TBA! Tentative Main Stage Schedule as follows: Main Stage: 1 – 2:30pm: Drum Competition (Winner gets a Yamaha Gigmaker!) 3pm – 4pm: Magician Michael Strough 4:15-5pm: R.J. Gaudio - Troubadour 5:15-6pm: Roger Hoard & Dan Jones 6:15-7:30: C. A. House Music Band All proceeds go to the C. A. House Music scholarship fund, which provides scholarships to high school seniors entering a music program. A big 'THANK YOU' to our sponsors, WESBANCO, Paree Insurance, and WTRF!!! *Minimal fee for inflatable ride = $0.25/ride
Riverfront Movie Night – “Moana”
Grab a lawn chair or blanket and head to Wheeling Heritage Port for a free showing of "Moana" on the Riverfront!
Riverfront Movie Night – “Rogue One”
Grab a lawn chair or blanket and head to Wheeling Heritage Port for a free showing of "Rogue One" on the Riverfront!
Memorial Day Concert – Legend
Enjoy a free rock and pop concert at Wheeling Heritage Port featuring favorites by Legend!
Memorial Day Observance
Memorial Day Observance will be held at Veterans Memorial Amphitheater at Wheeling Heritage Port.
Summer Kick-Off Concert – Ron Retzer Trio
Kick off Summer with a FREE concert featuring favorite gospel songs performed by the Ron Retzer Trio!
Post-Race Concert – Easy Street
Head to Wheeling Heritage Port following the Ogden Newspapers Half-Marathon Classic for new and classic rock favorites with Easy Street!
Live Music: Michael Iafrate and Joshua Lee Album Release Party
Join Wheeling indie folk-rock musicians Michael Iafrate and Joshua Lee for a special double-album release party 8pm Saturday, June 10 at Towngate Theatre. M Iafrate & The Priesthood will perform material from their newly-released “Christian Burial,” while Joshua Lee performs singles from his debut EP “Promise Land.” Andrew Iafrate will open, and an after party will take place at the Gallery at Towngate. Beer, wine, soda, water and popcorn will be available to purchase. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online, at the door, or by calling 304-242-7700. More about Michael Iafrate: For over two decades, West Virginia songwriter Michael John Iafrate has performed alongside some of West Virginia’s most creative independent music acts such as The Minus Tide, COBRA and Killed At Camp. Recently, Iafrate has developed his unique voice with his band M Iafrate & The Priesthood. His soft-spoken contemplative song-explorations are often enriched by his training as a theologian—asking more questions than providing answers, co-mingling the worlds of flesh and spirit, and holding received images and traditions up to the light in respect, playfulness, and negation. Whether solo or with his band, each of Iafrate’s records presents an introspective “theo-folk” through thoughtful and dignified arrangements. More about Joshua Lee: After 14 years in Nashville, cutting his teeth on Rock, Pop, Country, and everything in between, Joshua Lee decided to hit reset in West Virginia. He brought along a love for a good hook, and a taste for ambience, noise, and fits of fury. Joshua’s songwriting falls somewhere between brooding melancholy of bands like The National, the no-nonsense song-crafting of Ryan Adams, and a healthy overdose of childhood religion.
Undependent Films presents ” The Five Dollar 15 Minute Film Festival”
Experience the wonder of independent films at Towngate Theatre. Watch 16 short films (15 minutes or less) presented by Undependent Films. The screenings take place from 4-6 p.m. and 7:30-9:30. Dinner break is 6-7:30. Tickets are just $10. Purchase online, by calling 304-242-7700 or at the door (if available). Towngate: A Unique Movie Theater in Wheeling. A church-turned-theater, Towngate is located in Wheeling’s historic Centre Market District. At Towngate, not only can you watch live theater productions, spoken word performances, improv and concerts, you can see movies, too! Towngate is also a single screen cinema. On select weekends throughout the year, we show classic and independent films, thought-provoking documentaries and film shorts by local and regional filmmakers. Our movie selections encourage thought and conversation. Whether you consider yourself a film buff or you only like movies for the popcorn, our films will entertain and inspire. See you at Towngate!
Secret Kitchens of Wheeling Tour and Gourmet Market
Enjoy a voyeuristic tour of some of Wheeling’s spectacular kitchens Saturday, June 10 during the Secret Kitchens of Wheeling Tour & Gourmet Market. Begin the self-guided tour between 10am-2pm at the Mansion Museum in Oglebay. You’ll receive a map guiding you to home kitchens tucked away in some of Wheeling’s finest neighborhoods. Kitchens provide design inspiration. You’ll take away ideas for kitchen re-dos and discover simple ways to transform an existing space too! In addition, guests can shop the Gourmet Market from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. outside the Mansion Museum. Merchants and artisans sell kitchen accessories, artwork, baskets, gourmet foods and much more. Market shopping is free, and participation in the tour is not required to shop. Get Tickets for Secret Kitchens of Wheeling Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Purchase online, visit the Mansion Museum or call 304-242-7272.
Textural Contemporary Ballet
Professional Ballet in Wheeling! Enjoy a captivating performance by the Pittsburgh-based Texture Ballet Company. You don’t have to drive to the big city for quality, cultural experiences. See professional ballet in Wheeling! Oglebay Institute is proud to host this amazing performance. Texture presents authentic and dynamic movement based in classical ballet. Performances are both unique and inviting. These passionate dancers break through preconceived notions of ballet. Watch their graceful and powerful movements. You’ll admire their gravity-defying leaps and spins, too. As you watch the performance, the music and the stories come to life onstage right before your eyes. Most importantly, the dancers express emotion with their bodies in ways that words cannot. You’ll be amazed. $15 per person. Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700. Teaching the Art of Dance… Oglebay Institute recognizes the importance of creative expression through movement and music. Dance, in all forms, has been a vibrant part of Institute’s programming for more than eight decades. Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance not only presents dance as an art form and a means of self-expression but also as social interaction for all ages. From novice dancers to returning professionals, our students immerse themselves in the art of dance at Oglebay Institute.
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Wheeling Hibernians Irish Road Bowling Ohio Valley Championship
September 23 at 1:00 p.m.: Wheeling Hibernians Ohio Valley Championship, Wheeling; http://aohwheeling.shutterfly.com The Wheeling Hibernians IRB Tournament is the northern-most event on the WVIRBA Tour circuit. Centrally located in the Ohio River Valley, this tournament will be an easy drive from Pittsburgh or Columbus, Boggs Hill Road. Contact Craig O'Leary at 304-242-6196 or email oleary@redp.org. In September 2016, 737 bowlers made this WVIRBA event the largest Irish road bowling team tournament in the world. Entry fee includes barbecue afterwards, with live music.
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Debbie Green “Debbie’s Dash” Kids Race
Debbie's Dash is a 100 yard dash for children 9 years old and under. It will be held Saturday, August 6th at 5:00 pm. Registration is from 3:00 - 4:30 pm Saturday. (There will be Friday registration as well). There is a $3.00 entry fee. Shirts, and pizza are guaranteed to the first 150 registered. There will also be ice cream by Brynn E. Bears.
Debbie Green “Green Mile” One Mile Race
Race starts at 7:00 p.m. at Wheeling's Heritage Port. Shirts guaranteed to the first 250 registered participants; Pizza provided by Dominos Pizza; Refreshments provided and Wild Horse will provide entertainment; Championship timing by Runners High. Entry fee is $13.00 prior to the day of the race and $15.00 race day. Registration and packet pickup is 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. SHARP!
Lecture: “Beneath the Poppies and Crosses: What Archaeology Reveals about the First World War”
By Hank Lutton, Curator, Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex. April 2017 marks the centenary of the United States’ entry into the First World War. This program examines the recent contributions that archaeology has made to provide a better understanding of “The War to End All Wars.” Recent discoveries, including forensic evidence, are transforming our knowledge of how individual soldiers lived and died a century ago.
Annual Planting of the Interpretive Garden
Help plant the garden and learn about the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash) who were planted together in many Native American gardens. There are also indoor activities – the program will take place rain or shine.
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Ohio Valley Rib & Chicken Cookoff
Who has the best ribs & chicken in the Ohio Valley? Find out this summer at Wheeling Heritage Port! Plus live music, beer garden, kids activities and more.
Wheeling Arts & Culture Fest
Welcome to the 2017 Wheeling Arts & Culture Fest. The Arts Fest and the Upper Ohio Valley Multi-Cultural Festival have combined efforts to bring comprehensive arts & culture programming to the festival! The festival will be on Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Wheeling Heritage Port. The Ohio County Library will continue to host additional literary and historical programming for the festival. The festival will include all of the great events from both festivals so if you are looking for the Artist Market or the Around the World Carnival, you will find it all. The admission-free event is open to everyone in the community and offers a variety of arts and cultural programs, including live music, visual arts, theatre, dance, literature, culinary demonstrations, historical arts, and much more.
Color Me Au-Some 5K Run/Walk
The Color Me Au-Some 5K Run Walk is an event with a fun and colorful twist for local children with autism who attend Augusta Levy Learning Center, West Virginia’s premier autism treatment program. Color Me Au-Some 5K Run Walk is a fun run/walk where participants are covered, coated, swathed, and plastered with color bombs of dry tempera paint powder at stations throughout the course. (PLEASE NOTE: TEMPERA POWDER CONTAINS EGGS). Participants are encouraged to wear white t-shirts to the run/walk to fully engage in the “color me process.” Sunglasses will be provided. Packet pick up Friday June 9th at Heritage Port from 4-7 p.m. and prior to race from 7-8 a.m. at Heritage Port. Color Me Au-Some 5K will take place Saturday, June 10th at 8:30 a.m. at Heritage Port. The race will start at 8:30 a.m. Following the race there will be refreshments, door prizes, music and photo booth by DJ Nick Arno, and an awards ceremony.
11th Annual Wheeling Heritage Trail Bicycle Tour
Registration will begin at 7 am. The tour will begin at 8 a.m. with the start of the 100 km riders. The mass start will be at 8:45 a.m. for those riding 30 miles, escorted by the Wheeling Police Department, with road guards posted at critical intersections. The 10-mile ride is also an escorted ride on the trail and will begin shortly after the mass start. The 100 km (62 miles) ride will leave the trail near the Ohio/Brooke County line for a hilly loop through Bethany and West Liberty with a stop at Bethany College. It is a challenging ride with great SAG support. Lunch will be served between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Heritage Port and there will be entertainment from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., so returning riders can sit under the shade trees or tents and relax. Snack/water stops will keep riders hydrated: 3 on the 100 km ride and 2 on the 30-mile ride. Same-day registrations are welcome but it helps us if you register early. Every participant is required to wear a helmet. Entrants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. We ride rain or shine! For further information call Quick Service Bicycle Shop at 740-635-3700 or email tour@quickservicecycle.com. The 2017 Heritage Trail Tour is made possible by our generous sponsors and by thousands of volunteer hours donated by members of the Ohio Valley Trail Partners and residents of the Ohio Valley. Money raised by this event supports expansion and care for the Wheeling Heritage Trail. We hope you enjoy it!
Ogden Newspapers Kids Run
Tiny Tot Trot Sponsored by: Ohio Valley Parent Magazine 9 a.m. Saturday, May 27. On Water Street, near Heritage Port. Ages 5 & under, 4-5 year-olds race first, followed by 3 & under. No entry fee. Registration is 8:30 a.m. All entrants will receive finish award ribbon. Ogden Fun Run At 8:20 a.m. Saturday, May 27, the Fun Run will make its way through downtown Wheeling. Also a non-competitive event, the Fun Run is for children 12 and under. No prizes are awarded and the $15 entry fee includes a race T-shirt. Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a T-shirt. Parents are encouraged to run with their children at no cost or pay $15 and also receive a T-shirt. Sizes and quantities of T-shirts are limited at the event. The race will begin at the start/finish line on 14th Street, and head up 14th to Eoff Street. The course heads up 14th Street to Eoff Street, where it turns left, heading north on Eoff Street to 11th Street west. Runners then descend the hill next to the Wheeling YWCA, crossing Chapline Street and heading to Market Street, where they turn right and travel north to 10th Street, left on 10th to Main Street, and then left on Main Street south. The course then turns right on 11th Street, at the elephant, Bobo, at the Heritage Port Gateway Park, then left onto Water Street. The course continues for 300 yards on Water Street before ending in front of Berry Supply Corp.
Ogden Newspapers 5K Run & 5K Walk for Health
8:15 a.m. The 5K Run and 5K Walk For Health prizes will be given in the Open division. Race towels, bottled water and fresh fruit will be available to participants. Participants will receive one food voucher, and pre-registered participants are guaranteed a Dri-Fit shirt. Also in 2017, the Race Committee has determined that all 5K participants will receive a race medal.
Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic
The Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic Run will start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 27. This challenging, Ohio Valley course — often referred to as the “Toughest Half Marathon in America” — is well known for its changes in elevation. The Half Marathon Run will have prize categories (for male and female) for the Open division. Race towels, bottled water and fresh fruit will be available to participants. Participants will receive one food voucher. Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a Dri-Fit shirt.
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Ohio Valley Light the Night Walk
Mark your calendars for our 2017 Ohio Valley Light The Night Walk Thursday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Wheeling Heritage Port in Wheeling, WV!
Wheeling Health Right Chef’s Auction
Enjoy great food, great chefs and great auction items! For tickets, call 304-233-1135.
“Ticket To Nashville” – The Musical
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Gary Allan with Olivia Lane
With the allure of a modern day outlaw, Gary Allan has won over fans, peers and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics and raucous live performances. As one of country’s hottest new stars, there’s only sunshine on the road ahead for Olivia Lane, a native Texan with a voice as big as her home state. Though Lane just released a deluxe version of the Olivia Lane EP, she’s always working on new music and thinking about the road ahead, guided by fans and her own endless sense that anything is possible. As she sings, on “Lightning,” “here’s a simple truth: do what you dare to do.” It’s a message she sends to others every day – most believable because it’s also one that she lives herself.
Juelz Santana
Rapper Juelz Santana ("There It Go - The Whistle Song") will appear at Wheeling's Capitol Theatre with special guests on Friday, April 14th!
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Greenwood Cemetery Tour 2017
Friends of Wheeling present: Greenwood Cemetery Tour 2017 September 10, 2017; Noon to 4:00 PM Costumed characters will portray the lives of some of Wheeling's most notable...and notorious citizens from noon until 4:00 p.m. This year's tour will include "Big Bill" Lias, leader of Wheeling's underworld, and his counterpart, West Virginia Prohibition Director, Charles Ahrens; Civil War veteran Benjamin Exley, who served in Carlin's Battery, and Anna Parker Hall, Civil War nurse and later national president of The Ladies of the GAR; rival brewers Anton Reymann and Henry Schmulbach; newspaper publisher John Frew; Benwood Mine Disaster victim Walter Sneddon; and socialite Sallie Howell, wife of Earl Oglebay, among others. The tour is free and open to all ages. Parking is available at nearby Wheeling Park, with shuttle transportation provided.
Slam Poetry with the Prosers at Towngate Theatre
What: Slam Poetry with The Prosers When: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017 Cost: $5 Join us for an evening of slam poetry at Towngate Theatre! The Prosers, a group of local spoken-word artists, perform original, intensely emotional works. They share powerful stories of personal struggle and authentic experiences while examining social justice issues. Listen to a broad range of voices and styles. During the performances, singers, songwriters and musicians often join the poets on stage. Most of all, explore the connection between poetry, personal expression and civic engagement. You can discover and develop your own voice, too. An open mic session closes out the evening. Poets, new and experienced, shy and bold, bring their poems and read aloud to the audience. If you have something to say, the microphones and the ears are open at Towngate Theatre. Slam poetry has a special swagger… This isn’t your grandma’s poetry reading. Because the rules are not the same as traditional poetry, slam poetry has a special swagger. It is literary rap, impassioned commentary, uninhibited word art, poetry and improvisation all wrapped up in one package. And, it is written to be performed. Towngate Theatre is more than theater… Towngate’s Second Season enhances Wheeling’s arts landscape with literary programming, spoken word performances, improvisation and more. Programs often feature works by emerging and/or local authors, playwrights and poets.
Comedy in Wheeling: Improv with the Crazy 8s
Comedy in Wheeling: Improv with the Crazy 8s Time and date: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017 Cost: $5 Purchase tickets online, at the door or by calling 304-242-7700. Treat yourself to a night of comedy in Wheeling. Join the Crazy 8s for a night of improvisational comedy in Wheeling. These brave performers hit the Towngate Theatre stage without a script, props or a safety net. Armed only with adrenaline and their imaginations, they make-up stories on the spot that entertain and amuse. Audience members offer suggestions for scenes, conflicts, characters and theatrical styles and contribute directly to the action on stage. Made up of high school and college students, the Crazy 8s are brave, talented and oh, so funny! Each performance is filled with creative comedy and laughs galore. Support these young performers! In addition to a full season of community theater and children’s theater, Towngate hosts a variety of performing arts programs. Two very talented improvisation groups call Towngate Theatre home. The Left of Centre Players, an adult improv troupe, and the Crazy 8s, which comprises high school and college-aged thespians, perform throughout the year. Towngate also presents spoken word performances, live music, poetry readings, independent films and more.
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Maple Sugaring Day at Oglebay
EVENT DETAILS Experience the history of maple syrup production at Oglebay Institute’s annual Maple Sugaring Day. Begin by learning techniques Native Americans and early pioneers used to gather and make maple syrup as you are guided from station to station along the trials. Modern methods of sap collection will also be demonstrated. Finish your tour with a hot pancake breakfast in the Camp Russel dining hall. The 40 minute tours depart every half hour beginning at 9 a.m. from Camp Russel in Oglebay. Last tour leaves at 12:30 p.m. Advance registration is encouraged. Most sessions sell-out. $10/$8.50 OI members (per person). Group rates are available. Register online at www.oionline.com or call 304-242-6855.
Antiques Show – Children’s Tour
Join the Mansion Museum curator for a special guided tour of the Antiques Show & Sale 4-5pm Saturday, April 8 at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge. Dealers will introduce children ages 5-12 to the concepts of antiques and collecting. Learn about items specially chosen for this tour. $5/$4.25 OI members. Register online or call 304-242-7272.
Antiques Show – Glass Tour
Join Glass Museum curator Holly McCluskey for a special guided tour of antique glass featured at Oglebay Institute’s annual Antiques Show & Sale. Meet and interact with dealers and learn about pieces chosen specially for this tour. Glass from the mid-1800s through mid-century modern will be covered. Tour begins at 1pm Saturday, April 8, meeting at the Antiques Show entrance in Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge. $10/$8.50 OI members. Register online or call 304-242-7272.
Antiques Show and Sale at Wilson’s Lodge at Oglebay
Oglebay Institute’s annual Antiques Show & Sale at Wilson Lodge in Oglebay takes place April 8 & 9, 2017. Antiques Show hours: Saturday, April 8, 2017: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Among the oldest in the country, the show is also the largest and longest-running in West Virginia. Not only a shopping experience, dealers are eager to share their knowledge with patrons. Quality merchandise and diverse inventory will appeal to both experienced collectors and novice buyers. More than 50 dealers from 10 states are featured. General admission is $10 and is good for both days. Antiques for sale include: American, English, Primitive and Period Furniture, American Art, Folk Art, Western Art, pottery, quilts, jewelry, rugs, baskets, pewter, silver, glass, china, books and endless decorative items. Special lodging packages available at Oglebay Resort.
“Crosscurrents” Opening Reception
"Crosscurrents" opening reception July 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Opening reception is free and open to the public. Exhibit is on display through August 18, 2017 About the exhibition: Crosscurrents is a multi-media juried exhibition of top regional artists with cash prizes awarded to the winners.
“The Work of Rodney Gordon” Opening Reception
"The Work of Rodney Gordon" Opening Reception, April 27, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Opening reception is free and open to the public. Exhibit is on display through June 23, 2017. About the Artist: Broadway's master milliner and mask maker Rodney Gordon shares a collection of masks, hats, headdresses, jewelry, and armor created for some of the most popular and historic productions in theater history.
Larry Tackett’s “Colors from the Sea” Opening Reception
Join us 6:30-8:3 p.m. Thursday, March 2 at the Stifel Fine Arts Center for the opening of Colors from the Sea – a photography exhibit featuring the work of Larry Tackett. Opening reception is free and open to the public. Exhibit is on display through April 14. Sponsored by United Bank. Additional program support provided by West Virginia Northern Community College. About the artist: Photographer Larry Tackett spent 32 years diving and photographing the world’s seas along with late wife, Denise. Their more than 6,500 dives included some of the most pristine and remote reef systems on the planet. Tackett’s trips were ones of both vocation and avocation. As a photographer, the oceans provided him limitless subjects in all sizes and colors. Tackett photographs only a portion of the marine animals he finds hiding in reefs. His subject matter then becomes abstract photographic art of vibrant colors and varied textures. As a naturalist, Tackett’s photos of coral reef life have been widely published in books and magazines worldwide. His first book — co-authored by wife Denise — “Reef Life, Natural History and Behaviors of Marine Fishes and Invertebrates” was published in 2002. The Tackett’s newest book, Underwater Photography, A Guide to Creative Techniques and Essential Equipment, was published in 2005.
Tapas Tasting with Chef Craig Aubrey of Stratford Springs
Tapas Tasting with Chef Craig Aubrey, Stratford Springs 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2017. $30/$25.50 OI members, register online or call 304-242-7700. Event sponsored by Property Maintenance Services, Inc. Oglebay Institute hosts some of Wheeling’s most popular culinary events. Tapas: The Art of Elegant Small Plate Dining features some of the Ohio Valley’s top chefs. Enjoy a variety of traditional and non-traditional tapas with wine pairings in the elegant Stifel Fine Arts Center. The 100-year-old mansion is the former home of one of Wheeling’s most prominent families and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More than just food… Featured chefs present and discuss each dish, so you will discover new recipes and learn culinary secrets throughout the evening. As you dine in the historic mansion, you will marvel at the stained glass windows, grand central staircase, marble floors and the majestic fireplace in the formal living room. During warm weather, stroll through the gardens. You can also view the art on display in the gallery. In addition to being great places to try new flavors, Oglebay Institute culinary events are also social gatherings. Tapas are meant to be shared and encourage conversation. This style of dining stimulates the mind as much as the palate. Join us for date nights and evenings out with friends. You will meet new friends and fellow foodies, too.
Beer Tasting at OI: Art and Ale
Beer Tasting at OI: Art and Ale 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2017 $30/$25.50 OI Members. Register online or call 304-242-7700. Oglebay Institute’s beer tasting events are must-attend social gatherings for craft beer enthusiasts in the Wheeling area. Discover new breweries. Try a variety of beer styles. Enjoy a buffet of foods that complements the featured beverages. Learn about the increasingly popular – and creative– craft beer industry. Events take place at the Stifel Fine Arts Center, a grand 100-year-old mansion that was once home to one of Wheeling’s most prominent families. More than just a beer tasting. . . During the events, you can also view the art exhibit on display in the gallery and explore the elegant mansion. You can purchase your favorite brews to take home, too. Most of all, unwind and have fun. Although events begin at 6:30 p.m., you can arrive early to meet the friendly staff. At some events, guided tours of the art exhibit are offered at 6 p.m. Explore one of Wheeling’s grand, historic properties and view interesting and thought-provoking art at OI’s popular beer tasting events.
Beer Tasting at OI: Irish Beer & Live Celtic Music
Beer Tasting at OI: Irish Beer & Live Celtic Music beginning at 6:30 p.m. $35/$30 OI members. Register online or call 304-242-7700. Find your “Kiss Me I’m Irish” t-shirt. Then, come celebrate with the Irish and Irish-at-heart. If you’re tired of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by standing around a crowded bar drinking light beers with green food coloring, grab your friends and join us at our annual Irish beer tasting event. Hang out in one of the coolest old mansion’s in Wheeling. Ample supplies of Irish ales, IPAs and stouts are served along with Irish foods. And, live Celtic music knocks the moss off your Blarney Stone! More than just a beer tasting. . . Oglebay Institute’s beer tasting events are must-attend social gatherings for craft beer enthusiasts in the Wheeling area. During the events, you can also view the art exhibit on display in the gallery and explore the elegant mansion. During warm weather, stroll through the sculpture gardens. You can purchase your favorite brews to take home, too. Most of all, unwind and have fun. Although events begin at 6:30 p.m., you can arrive early to meet the friendly staff. And, at some events, guided tours of the art exhibit are offered at 6 p.m. Discover new beers. Socialize with friends. Explore one of Wheeling’s grand, historic properties and view interesting and thought-provoking art at OI’s popular beer tasting events.
Art of Wine with Live Music at the Stifel Fine Arts Center
Wine Events at OI: Art of Wine with Live Music 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017 $35/$30 OI members. Register online or call 304-242-7700. Oglebay Institute hosts some of Wheeling’s most popular wine events. The Art of Wine series features wine and food pairings in the elegant, yet intimate, splendor of one of Wheeling’s grand properties. The 100-year-old Edemar Mansion (now known as the Stifel Fine Arts Center) is the former home of one of Wheeling’s most prominent families and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More than the just wine… During wine events, you will enjoy four to six wines and heavy hors d’ oeuvres. And learn tips on selecting and serving wines. You can also view the art on display in the gallery. As you explore the historic mansion, you will marvel at the stained glass windows, grand central staircase, marble floors and the majestic fireplace in the formal living room. During warm weather, stroll through the gardens. You can purchase your favorite vintages, too. Most of all, unwind and have fun. Although events begin at 6:30 p.m., you can arrive early to meet the friendly staff. And, at some events, guided tours of the art exhibit are offered at 6 p.m. Oglebay Institute wine events are great places to discover new wines and meet other wine lovers, too. These popular events are also perfect for date nights and evenings out with friends.
The Art of Wine at the Stifel Fine Arts Center
Wine Events at OI: Art of Wine: 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017. $33/$28 OI members. Register online or call 304-242-7700. Oglebay Institute hosts some of Wheeling’s most popular wine events. The Art of Wine series features wine and food pairings in the elegant, yet intimate, splendor of one of Wheeling’s grand properties. The 100-year-old Edemar Mansion (now known as the Stifel Fine Arts Center) is the former home of one of Wheeling’s most prominent families and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More than the just wine… During wine events, you will enjoy four to six wines and heavy hors d’ oeuvres. And learn tips on selecting and serving wines. You can also view the art on display in the gallery. As you explore the historic mansion, you will marvel at the stained glass windows, grand central staircase, marble floors and the majestic fireplace in the formal living room. During warm weather, stroll through the gardens. You can purchase your favorite vintages, too. Most of all, unwind and have fun. Although events begin at 6:30 p.m., you can arrive early to meet the friendly staff. And, at some events, guided tours of the art exhibit are offered at 6 p.m. Oglebay Institute wine events are great places to discover new wines and meet other wine lovers, too. These popular events are also perfect for date nights and evenings out with friends.
Lecture – “Hopewell Geometry, Astronomy, and the Marietta Earthworks”
By Wesley Clarke, MA, RPA - The Castle Museum in Marietta, OH. The earthworks at Marietta, Ohio, includes several unusual features, as well as astronomical alignments. While systematic examination of this site has been limited, research during the past 25 years has added substantially to the site record, pointing to future avenues of inquiry and explanation. Mr. Clarke is currently the resident archaeologist and Manager of Collections at The Castle Museum in Marietta, Ohio, where he is directing excavation of an early nineteenth century pottery production site on the museum grounds.
Wheeling Film Society presents “The Graduate” at Towngate Theatre
Wheeling Film Society presents The Graduate: Free Screening at 7 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017. (Conversation about the film takes place at noon April 11 at the Ohio County Public Library.) When Mike Nichols agreed to direct The Graduate, he thought, “That’s me.” When Dustin Hoffman first read the script, he felt the same way. Millions of others agreed. Title character Benjamin and his girlfriend Elaine Robinson became representatives of a generation of people discontented by materialist values and empty relationships. We can discuss this film from so many angles! Anne Bancroft is the intimidating Mrs. Robinson. There’s the life-advice Benjamin receives, too. Let’s not forget the revolutionary use of Simon and Garfunkel’s folk-rock anthems on the soundtrack. And, in Hollywood blockbuster history, few endings are more ambiguous and thought provoking than this one. Come experience “The Sounds of Silence.” Then, we’ll talk.
Lecture – “Early Native Americans in West Virginia: The Fort Ancient Culture”
Based on research for her book, Darla I. Spencer, Author and Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), of the same title, Ms. Spencer will present an illustrated summary of what is currently known about the Fort Ancient people in West Virginia. A book signing will follow the lecture.
Lecture – “Beneath the Poppies and Crosses: What Archaeology Reveals about the First World War”
By Hank Lutton, Curator, Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex. April 2017 marks the centenary of the United States’ entry into the First World War. To observe the anniversary, this program examines the recent contributions that archaeology has made to better understand “the war to end all wars.” By highlighting battlefield excavations, personal artifacts, and the forensic analysis of the fallen from unmarked graves, this lecture will reveal recent discoveries that are transforming our knowledge of how individual soldiers lived and died a century ago.
Lecture – “Survey and Documentation of Hampshire County Cemeteries”
Lecture – “Survey and Documentation of Hampshire County Cemeteries” By Jamie Vosvick, West Virginia Office Manager & Supervising Archaeologist, Archaeological Consultants of the Midwest, Inc., focuses on how community involvement was instrumental in identifying cemeteries that have been forgotten and/or destroyed and are in danger of being lost. Find out how to save and protect these historic resources.
Wheeling Film Society presents “Bonnie and Clyde” at Towngate Theatre
Wheeling Film Society presents Bonnie and Clyde Free Screening at 7 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017. (Conversation about the film takes place at noon March 14 at the Ohio County Public Library.) Bonnie and Clyde is Arthur Penn’s masterpiece about Depression-era criminals who became folk heroes. They were Robin Hoods to the impoverished multitudes of the 1930's and revolutionaries to the politicized students of the 1960's. Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway are unforgettable as the leaders of a misfit gang of bank robbers. Does Bonnie and Clyde romanticize its anti-heroes, or do they get what they deserve? You decide.
Acoustic Soft Rock Band “Bridges” at Towngate
Live Music in Wheeling: Bridges at Towngate Theatre 8 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2017 $10/$8.50 OI members Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700. Longtime local favorites Kim Butler, Doug Pettit and Dave Pettit, along with a host of musical guests, entertain audiences with classic rock sounds from artists such as the Beatles, the Eagles, Van Morrison, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, the Zac Brown Band and more. Music fans from throughout the Upper Ohio Valley look forward to this annual performance. Towngate proudly supports live music in Wheeling. Some of the region’s most versatile and entertaining musicians perform on the Towngate stage on select weekends throughout the year.
First Friday Reception and Short Films at Towngate
First Friday Reception at Towngate Theatre March 3 Add Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre to your list of First Friday stops in Wheeling! View the latest exhibit at “The Gallery at Towngate” featuring the work of railroad photographer and author Fredrick J. Ripley. His work provides dynamic insight and history on the workings of the American railroad industry both past and present. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Have a drink on us. Wine and craft beer will be available. Enjoy some light foods, too. After that, you can go upstairs and watch some independent film shorts on the Towngate Cinema big screen. Meet our staff and explore our theater. Learn more about the many arts and entertainment events that take place year-round at Towngate. All events are free and open to the public. Towngate Theatre is well known in Wheeling and its surrounding communities for community theater productions, children’s theater, concerts, ballet, film screenings, spoken word and other performing arts events. But did you know that Towngate is also an art gallery? The theater lobby is now home to changing art exhibits. “The Gallery at Towngate” is an extension of the exhibit season hosted by Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Art Center. This second gallery space provides opportunities for artists to do solo exhibitions without having to fill a space as large as the Stifel Fine Arts Center. The gallery space also enhances the visitor experience for those attending performing arts events at Towngate.
Towngate Theater presents “Ah, Wilderness!”
Towngate Theater presents Ah, Wilderness! by Eugene O’Neill and directed by Luke Hardt. May 12 & 13 at 8:00 p.m. Admission: $12.50/$11 OI members. Purchase tickets at www.oionline.com or call 304-242-7700. A staple in American community theater, this comedic coming of age story offers a tender retrospective of small town family values, teenage growing pains and young love.
Towngate Theater presents “Ah, Wilderness!”
Towngate Theater presents Ah, Wilderness! by Eugene O’Neill and directed by Luke Hardt directs. May 12 & 13 at 8:00 p.m. May 14 at 3:00 p.m. Admission: $12.50/$11 OI members. Purchase tickets here or call 304-242-7700. A staple in American community theater, this comedic coming of age story offers a tender retrospective of small town family values, teenage growing pains and young love.
Towngate Theater presents “George Washington Slept Here”.
Towngate Theater presents George Washington Slept Here by Moss Hart and George S. Kauffman. Directed by John Reilly. March 31 - April 1, 2017 at 8 p.m. Admission: $12.50/$11 OI members. Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700. A businessman gets tired of living in the city. So, he buys a dilapidated old shack in the country despite his wife’s objections. Troubles ensue including disputes with the neighbor and the usual invasion of weekend guests. And, of course, there is a “rich” uncle who turns out to be bankrupt. A hilarious rotating cast of characters brings this classic comedy to life.
Towngate Theater presents “George Washington Slept Here”.
Towngate Theater presents George Washington Slept Here by Moss Hart and George S. Kauffman. Directed by John Reilly. March 24 - 25, 2017 at 8 p.m. March 26 at 3:00 p.m. Admission: $12.50/$11 OI members. Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700. A businessman gets tired of living in the city. So, he buys a dilapidated old shack in the country despite his wife’s objections. Troubles ensue including disputes with the neighbor and the usual invasion of weekend guests. And, of course, there is a “rich” uncle who turns out to be bankrupt. A hilarious rotating cast of characters brings this classic comedy to life.
Mountain Moon Coffeehouse presents The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers
Experience a fresh take on Appalachian Americana music. The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers create tight, high-energy string band music. They draw freely from old-time, bluegrass, country, jazz, rockabilly and swing styles. The band is well known in the Americana music circuit throughout the mid-Atlantic region and is a crowd favorite at music festivals like The Great Blue Heron, Three Rivers Arts Festival, Whiskey Rebellion Festival and others. While recently showcasing their innovative style on a national tour, they gained new fans from Colorado to California and from Arizona to Oklahoma. Experience a toe-tappin’ good time! Some of the region’s best bluegrass, Americana and roots music artists perform in Wheeling as part of the popular Mountain Moon Coffeehouse series. Crowd-pleasing performers, expert pickers, talented vocalists and captivating storytellers entertain crowds with foot-stomping tunes and expressive ballads. Shows take place in the historic 100-year-old Stifel Fine Arts Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. Then, the music begins at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700. Purchase early, many shows sell out!
Mountain Moon Coffeehouse presents Two Bridges
Experience a toe-tappin’ good time! Some of the region’s best bluegrass, Americana and roots music artists perform in Wheeling as part of the popular Mountain Moon Coffeehouse series. Crowd-pleasing performers, expert pickers, talented vocalists and captivating storytellers entertain crowds with foot-stomping tunes and expressive ballads. Shows take place in the historic 100-year-old Stifel Fine Arts Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. Then, the music begins at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700. Purchase early, many shows sell out!
Take the little ones by the hand at these 6 ice skating rinks
Spin and glide in the Mountain State! There’s something about an open rink that frees your soul. Skate indoors
Mountain Moon Coffeehouse presents Herb & Hanson
Experience a toe-tappin’ good time! Herb & Hanson write and compose songs in the forms of blues, bluegrass, folk and rock. They are inspired by their unique life experiences and Americana’s oldest influences. Their strong work ethic shines through as their vocal harmonies intertwine with their adept instrumental work to bring their original compositions alive. Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700 Season tickets are also available. Purchase early, many shows sell out! Shows take place in the historic 100-year-old Stifel Fine Arts Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. Then, the music begins at 7:30 p.m. Come early to explore the grand mansion. You’ll see why it’s a popular venue with performers and audiences alike. Meet other music fans, too. Enjoy some light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, included in your ticket price. You can purchase a brew or a glass of wine, if that’s more to your liking.
Jazz at the Stifel presents Don Aliquo Quartet
Some of the region’s top jazz artists perform at the Stifel Fine Arts Center on select Saturdays throughout the year. Crowd-pleasing performers, expert showman and award-winning song stylists entertain crowds in the elegant, yet intimate, splendor of one of Wheeling’s grand properties. The 100-year-old Edemar Mansion (now known as the Stifel Fine Arts Center) is the former home of one of Wheeling’s most prominent families and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While enjoying a selection of desserts and wines that are available for purchase at all shows, marvel at the stained glass windows, grand central staircase, marble floors and the majestic fireplace in the formal living room. During warm weather, stroll through the gardens. You can also view the art on display in the gallery. Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700.
7 adventures the grandkids will never forget
What better way to spend time with the grandkids than to relive fond memories from your own childhood? These fun
The sweetest day in the mountains— No, it’s not Valentine’s Day
Hint: every pancake should have this topping! Mountain State Maple Day showcases the sweetest industry in West Virginia: maple syrup!
Christmas in November
Over 175 vendors to get your Christmas shopping started! Friday 11:00 am-6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am-5:00 pm Tickets: Adults $2.00 Kids 17 and Under Free
Wheeling Nailers vs. Kalamazoo Wings
Fan Appreciation Night Gameday Promotions given away throughout the game, Blades for Grades Night 2, Flat Screen Friday (one lucky fan will win a free flat screen television), and Frosty Friday ($1 drink specials for fans ages 21 and older).
Wheeling Nailers vs. Reading Royals
Gameday Promotions: Pups 'n Pucks & Family Funday. Bring your dog to the game, Wiener Dog Races, All kids tickets are $6, Post Game Skate with the Team (all players).
Wheeling Nailers vs. Idaho Steelheads
Gameday Promotions Trading Card Set Giveaway Trading Card Set Giveaway (first 2,500 fans), Post Game Autograph Session (Entire Team), Wine Tasting, Ladies Night (Shop the Concourse).
Wheeling Nailers vs. Idaho Steelheads
Gameday Promotions: Flat Screen Friday One lucky fan will win a free flat screen television Frosty Friday Fans ages 21 and over can enjoy $1 drink specials
Wheeling Nailers vs. Idaho Steelheads
Gameday Promotions Kids Discount All kids tickets are $6.