Got the Summertime Blues? There’s a Cure for That at Area EVENTS Phyllis Sigal August 6, 2020 VIRTUAL BLUES Usually on the second weekend of August, the Heritage Port on the banks of the Ohio River is jam-packed with blues fans, enjoying the music and camaraderie at Heritage Music BluesFest. This year,...
Cool, Magical, Fun EVENTS for Summer in the Ohio Valley Phyllis Sigal July 30, 2020 A COOL HIKE Meet at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Lowe’s in Wheeling to begin a City Cave Hike, hosted by the Ohio River Valley Council. This dark and sunlight hike goes through a railroad tunnel, the woods, ...
Hunt for Ghosts, Dragonflies and More at Ohio Valley EVENTS Phyllis Sigal July 23, 2020 ON LOCK DOWN Spend two days (and nights!) exploring the West Virginia State Penitentiary! The event, hosted by Odyssey Events, is set for 9 p.m. Friday, July 24, through 4 a.m. Sunday, July 26. Attendees ca...
Drive-In, Drive-Thru, Learn and Zoom at Upcoming EVENTS Phyllis Sigal July 16, 2020 MOVIE MAGIC Drive on over to Wheeling Park on Friday, July 17, for this month’s free Drive-In Movie. Gates open at 7 p.m., and the movie begins at dusk. Visitors are invited to grab a parking spot in front of ...
Chill Out With Summer EVENTS Phyllis Sigal July 9, 2020 OMMMMMM … • Need an infusion of chill in your life? Join Generation Wheeling, in partnership with Wheeling Parks and Recreation, for a free Outdoor Yoga Series at Market Plaza. Generation Wheeling member Betsy...
Talking With Elders: ‘The Closest Thing to Time Travel’ Phyllis Sigal July 7, 2020 We can learn a lot from our elders; that’s something we’ve always heard. Wheeling Park High School social studies teacher Ryan Stanton decided to put that into practice with his students during the pandemic....
Have a Blast With Independence Day Weekend EVENTS Phyllis Sigal July 2, 2020 CAR SHOW AT THE PORT The 17th annual Wheeling Heritage Port Car Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 5, at the city’s Heritage Port, 12th and Water streets. Dash plaques will be given to the ...
Eat, Explore, Listen, Learn at Area EVENTS Phyllis Sigal June 25, 2020 CROSSCURRENTS OPENS Oglebay Institute’s annual Crosscurrents exhibition will take place again this year at its Stifel Fine Arts Center. While no opening night reception will be held because of the COVID-19 cri...
Speakers, Performers and More Part of Virtual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday Phyllis Sigal June 18, 2020 Resilience. Endurance. Commitment. That’s what we’re seeing in the Ohio Valley — as is proven by the fact that a Juneteenth celebration is taking place. Even if it is being held virtually this year. The Y...
Treat Dad to a Variety of Area EVENTS Phyllis Sigal June 18, 2020 CELEBRATE DAD Oglebay will host a Father’s Day Celebration from Friday, June 19, through Sunday, June 21, that will include fireworks on June 20, a silly Dad’s Belly Flop Competition and a variety of other act...
Art in the Time of Coronavirus Phyllis Sigal June 16, 2020 Whether their work documents the period or adds commentary or levity, five Wheeling artists who are creating art throughout this COVID-19 time report the same ends to their artistic means. Peace. Artists ...
Face Masks: Fashion Statement and Sign of the COVID-19 Times Phyllis Sigal June 12, 2020 The Rolling Stones lips logo, political statements, camouflage, the American flag, designer logos, humorous sayings (“like a good neighbor, stay over there”), rainbows, dogs, cats, vegetables, flowers, leopard ...
Upcoming EVENTS Feature Adventures, Art, Fun, Books and More Phyllis Sigal June 11, 2020 AROUND THE WORLD WITH BOOKS Dr. David Javersak will launch the online Ohio County Public Library’s Summer Reading for Adults series, People's University: Around the World in Literature & Language, at 6:30 ...
EVENTS: Music, Art, and Warm Weather Phyllis Sigal May 28, 2020 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will end its season virtually with A Night With the WSO – a 90th Anniversary Virtual Concert and Fundraiser, featuring Music Director John Devlin, musicians o...
Corey Kidd Finds Balance During COVID-19 … On a Unicycle Phyllis Sigal May 27, 2020 Nope, she didn’t want to join the circus as a kid. But, as an adult, Corey Kidd decided to take up the “super fun skill” of learning to ride a unicycle. “ looked like a challenge, and I love a challenge,”...
Get a Bang Out of Memorial Day Weekend EVENTS Phyllis Sigal May 21, 2020 FIREWORKS & MORE In celebration of Memorial Day, Oglebay is kicking off the summer season with a breathtaking fireworks display and a variety of activities for the whole family. 2020 Memorial Day activi...
EVENTS: Kennywood & Klondikes, Drive-In Movies, Music and More Phyllis Sigal May 14, 2020 BEHIND THE SCREAMS The Ohio County Public Library’s Lunch With Books Livestream will take a look at Kennywood, Isaly’s & More With Brian Butko at noon, Tuesday, May 19. “Kennywood: Behind the Screams” take...
Wheeling Heritage Seeking Community Response to COVID-19 Phyllis Sigal May 11, 2020 Wheeling Heritage is asking members of the community to share their experiences they’ve had during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization is asking anyone interested in sharing their story to visit wheelingheritage.org/covid-19 and submit text, audio, video or images.
Lady Gaga’s Foundation Makes Sweet Donation to Wheeling Hospital Staff Phyllis Sigal May 8, 2020 A delivery of sweets made their way to Wheeling Hospital thanks to Lady Gaga, her mom Cynthia Germanotta and the Born This Way Foundation.
EVENTS To Help Celebrate Mom Phyllis Sigal May 7, 2020 DINNER FOR MOM Is Mom tired of cooking every day during these long weeks of shelter-at-home time? Get her take-out (or delivery) this weekend in celebration of Mother’s Day at one of many area restaurants: Han...
I Spy Art, Poetry, Magic and Music EVENTS Phyllis Sigal April 30, 2020 WELL-VERSED Join Oglebay Institute’s The Prosers for a special at-home presentation of original spoken word, Poems For Quarantine 2020. At 8 p.m., Friday, May 1, the poets will go LIVE on Facebook, each sharin...
EVENTS: Take a Hike, Take a Quiz, Plant a Tree Phyllis Sigal April 23, 2020 At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re bringing you ways to engage while staying safe and healthy. We hope Weelunk can contin...
Celebrate Earth Day With Social-Distancing Activities Phyllis Sigal April 22, 2020 At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re bringing you ways to engage while staying safe and healthy. We hope Weelunk can contin...
North Wheeling 10-Year-Old, Mail Carrier Strike Up a ‘Penship’ Phyllis Sigal April 21, 2020 At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re bringing you ways to engage while staying safe and healthy. We hope Weelunk can contin...
EVENTS: Music, Art, Books and More … Virtually Phyllis Sigal April 16, 2020 At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re bringing you ways to engage while staying safe and healthy. We hope Weelunk can contin...
The Alpha: Ye Olde Memories Phyllis Sigal April 14, 2020 At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re bringing you ways to engage while staying safe and healthy. We hope Weelunk can contin...
EVENTS: There’s a World of Fun Out There Phyllis Sigal April 9, 2020 Editor's note: At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re bringing you ways to engage while staying safe and healthy. We hope Wee...
COVID-19: Mask-Makers Are Doing ‘Sew’ Much to Help Phyllis Sigal March 30, 2020 Editor’s note: At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right now, we’re bringing you ways to engage while staying safe and healthy. We hope Wee...
EVENTS to Enliven These Days and Nights Phyllis Sigal March 26, 2020 Editor’s note: At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Since that looks a little different right now, we’re bringing you ways to engage while staying safe and healthy. We hope Weelu...
COVID-19: Sidewalk Chalk Inspirational Messages Offer Hope Phyllis Sigal March 23, 2020 Editor's note: At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Since that looks a little different right now, we’re bringing you ways to engage while staying safe and healthy. We hope Weelu...
PHYLosophy: Tips for Working From Home Phyllis Sigal March 21, 2020 No, I don’t work in my pajamas. But, when I started working from home on Feb. 1, 2018, everyone said to me, “Wow, you can work in your jammies now!” I could. But I don’t. Yoga pants, yes. PJs, no. S...
EVENTS Still On — Virtually Speaking Phyllis Sigal March 19, 2020 BREATHE We could all use a little calm in our lives right now. While Happy Goat Yoga is closed, owner Lindsey Schooler is offering online sessions. Visit HGY’s Facebook page/videos. TAKE A HIKE At least it’s...
COVID-19: How the Wheeling Community Can Help Small Businesses, Restaurants Phyllis Sigal March 18, 2020 These are uncertain times for us all. Everyone is affected, one way or another — school closings; hospital overload; social distancing; empty grocery store shelves. And of course, the effects of the coronavirus...
City of Wheeling Seeks Input From Area Bicyclists Phyllis Sigal March 13, 2020 Is hopping on a bike your favorite way to commute to work Or is it your favorite weekend pastime with a pack of buddies? Or, do you just occasionally hit the trails on two wheels? Jesse Mestrovic Jesse M...
UPDATE: Many EVENTS Canceled or Postponed in Ohio Valley Phyllis Sigal March 12, 2020 Editor's note: We are reposting our EVENTS listing with available information about cancellations and postponements. SLÁINTE! CANCELED Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Oglebay Institute Stifel Mansion wit...
Wheeling Restaurant Week Adds Zest to Dining Out Menu Phyllis Sigal March 9, 2020 More than 25 restaurants are participating in this year’s Wheeling Restaurant Week, with hopes of luring customers through their doors with new menu items, tasty specials or diners’ favorites. Wait, what...
Kick Up Your Heels at Area EVENTS Phyllis Sigal March 5, 2020 CELEBRATE CELTIC NATIONS Celebrate the heritage of seven Celtic nations on Saturday, March 7, at the Wheeling Celtic Celebration with food, drink, entertainment, history and education at the Wheeling Artisan C...
Celebrate Seven Nations at Wheeling Celtic Celebration Phyllis Sigal March 2, 2020 When you think of Celtic, do you only think of Ireland, Scotland and Wales? Celtic refers to not one, not two, not three, but seven Celtic nations, including Cornwall, Isle of Mann, Brittany and Galicia, as ...
Extravagant EVENTS Planned for Ohio Valley Phyllis Sigal February 27, 2020 EXTRAVAGANZA! The 82nd annual Linsly Extravaganza is set for 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at The Capitol Theatre. Don’t miss this all-school event as students sing and dance their hearts out. Broadway, pop, rock, c...
Centre Wheeling’s Dinosaur Named After Scientist Phyllis Sigal February 26, 2020 Wheeling, meet Gideon — the T. rex that can be seen bursting through the second-floor window at the SMART Centre Market. "The name ‘Gideon’ won by a nose,” said Robert E. Strong who, along with his wife Libb...
WEEasked: Leslie Hodgson Nails It On the Job Phyllis Sigal February 24, 2020 WEEasked some simple questions — and your neighbors, friends, coworkers, acquaintances, even some strangers, answered. Get to know them a little bit better with our fun series, “WEEasked.” File t...
DOWNTOWN LIVING: Just the Right Downsize for Orphy and Mary Jo Phyllis Sigal February 21, 2020 Orphy and Mary Jo Klempa are not part of the new wave of “downtowners.” It was about six years ago when they left their out-the-pike Edgewood neighborhood home, when none of the now-renovated places were ava...
Ohio Valley EVENTS Have a Lot of Flair Phyllis Sigal February 20, 2020 MARDI GRAS FLAIR The Junior League of Wheeling presents Affair with Mardi Gras Flair at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Wheeling Artisan Center. The evening will feature live music from Jukebox and the New Ag...
EVENTS Will Entertain to Your Heart’s Content Phyllis Sigal February 13, 2020 LOVE SOARS Witness Ohio Valley native Megan Wilson and her husband Andy Parrish in Duo Quintessence, an incredible aerial act, high above the stage at The Capitol Theatre. Duo Quintessence will perform twice o...
Third Generation Campeti Puts Heart Into Soles Phyllis Sigal February 11, 2020 "I can fix about anything.” That’s Joe Campeti talking — the third generation of artisans repairing shoes since 1904 — at Campeti’s General Shoe Hospital. Anything. Ladies’ high heels. Men’s western b...
How WEE Met Winners: First Meeting Was a Real Ice-Breaker Phyllis Sigal February 10, 2020 John Tankovits still feels like that lucky teenage boy who met the love of his life on a winter’s night at Wheeling Park’s ice rink 40 years ago. He thinks perhaps that was the “special ingredient” in his and h...
EVENTS Get the Action Rolling Phyllis Sigal February 6, 2020 GRAB THE POPCORN Wheeling Heritage and the YWCA Wheeling have joined forces to present the Ohio Valley Festival for Filmmakers of Color Friday, Feb. 7, at the Wheeling Artisan Center. The event begins at 5 p.m...
‘Souper’ EVENTS on Tap in the Area Phyllis Sigal January 30, 2020 SUPER ‘SOUPER BOWL’ EVENTS • Join the Soup Kitchen of Greater Wheeling Inc. for its SOUPer Bowl Party! from 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. The New Age Adenas will be playing from 6:30-10:30 p.m. There will be foo...
DOWNTOWN LIVING: The Writing on the Wall at Boury Lofts Was a Good Sign Phyllis Sigal January 29, 2020 Editor’s note: While downtown Wheeling living has always been a thing, it seems as if there are more apartments than ever. With the refurbishment of the Boury Lofts, the Stone Center and the Flat Iron Building,...
WEEasked: ‘Proud West Virginian’ Barbara LaRue Phyllis Sigal January 27, 2020 WEEasked some simple questions — and your neighbors, friends, coworkers, acquaintances, even some strangers, answered. Get to know them a little bit better with our fun series, “WEEasked.” Barbar...
