Don’t Miss These Ohio Valley EVENTS Weelunk Staff November 19, 2020 Breakfast With Books Livestream: Unlock Your History Workshop Hosted by the Senator John Heinz History Center, this half-day virtual program will help attendees explore their German roots and personal immigrat...
Ohio Valley EVENTS for November Weelunk Staff November 12, 2020 Festival of Trees Held at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center, Festival of Trees features a variety of trees, wreaths, and garlands decorated by creative and skilled volunteers. Case a bid for the full...
Upcoming EVENTS in the Ohio Valley Weelunk Staff November 5, 2020 Wine-Down This Friday Love yoga? Love wine? Enjoy both this Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Restore Yoga + Wellness in St. Clairsville. Nicole Snodgrass will lead a relaxing vinyasa-based class that includes a...
Halloween EVENTS in the Ohio Valley Weelunk Staff October 29, 2020 October Lunar Infusion The Empress Emporium will host an online tea ceremony on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Purchase a bag in advance to receive all of the essentials for this witchy event. Each bag includes a witches b...
Local EVENTS for the Halloween Season Weelunk Staff October 22, 2020 Fear Field Haunted Trail Experience an old-school haunting, just outside of St. Clairsville, OH at the Fear Field Haunted Trail. The one-mile outdoor trail is sure to send a chill up your spine. Open every Fri...
Local EVENTS This Weekend in the Ohio Valley Weelunk Staff October 15, 2020 Then and Now Movie Event The Strand Theatre in Moundsville is hosting a “Then and Now” movie event on the big screen, which will feature two versions of The Phantom of the Opera. Come see the silent film that ...
More Fall EVENTS in Wheeling Wheeling Heritage Staff October 8, 2020 Live Music Making a Comeback When was the last time you experienced a live music performance? Enjoy the crisp, fall air around a firepit to the sounds of Jason Treuman at the Route 88 BBQ and Brew on Friday. O...
October Events You Won’t Want to Miss Weelunk Staff October 1, 2020 Boo at the Zoo is Back There is more to explore this year at Boo at the Zoo with extended hours, timed entry ticketing and an interactive scavenger hunt! Boo at the Zoo will be held from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Oc...
Local Events: The Best Ways to Start Your Autumn in Wheeling Weelunk Staff September 24, 2020 Drive-In Movies are Back Wheeling Park is hosting a fun, socially-distanced night out at the movies! In partnership with West Virginia Northern Community College, Wheeling Park’s free drive-in movie is set for...
Local Events: Workshops, Yoga and Live Entertainment This Weekend in Wheeling Weelunk Staff September 17, 2020 Future, Here Premiere This weekend, head to Towngate Theatre for the premiere of Future, Here by Jeremy F. Richter. Take a trip to Future, an unincorporated village populated by five randomly selected children...
Local EVENTS: Outdoor Fun for Everyone Weelunk Staff September 10, 2020 Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Debuts SoundBites Series This Sunday, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra kicks off its new series SoundBites: An Extraordinary Culinary Musical Experience. Each concert will guide you ...
Ohio Valley EVENTS: Labor Day Weekend and Beyond Phyllis Sigal September 3, 2020 LABOR DAY AT OGLEBAY The Oglebay hills will be alive with a bustling Labor Day Celebration from Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7. There will be live entertainment, inflatables, a woodcarver’s show, sky...
Get in Gear for Ohio Valley EVENTS Phyllis Sigal August 27, 2020 VROOM, VROOM The Ohio Valley Street Survivors in partnership with the Oglebay Good Zoo will host the 28th annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Levenson Shelt...
Ohio Valley EVENTS Keep You on Your Toes Phyllis Sigal August 20, 2020 DANCE, DANCE, DANCE • Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance will hold an open house for new and returning students from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the dance studios, 1330 National Road, Wheeling. At...
Explore August EVENTS in the Ohio Valley Phyllis Sigal August 13, 2020 GEOTOUR! Welcome to the Belmont County Explore More GeoTour launching at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14. Embark on a journey that will take you across the beautiful and scenic landscapes of Belmont County, where a tot...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Here’s How to Join in the Great Wheeling Easter Egg Hunt! Wheeling Heritage Media April 1, 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 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...
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...
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...
‘Presence: An Exploration of Aging Through Art’ Exhibit Challenges Perceptions of Growing Old Provided February 29, 2020 A new exhibition and educational series opens Thursday, March 5, at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center. “Presence: An Exploration of Aging Through Art” examines the universal, yet intensely personal, e...
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...
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...
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...
CULTIVATED IN WHEELING, W.VA.: High-Flying, Sea-Sailing Duo Brings Show Home Nora Edinger February 5, 2020 If the aerial acrobatics in the video and slide show below seem like something you shouldn’t try at home, that would be a wise assumption. Yet, that’s just what Wheeling native Megan Wilson and her Londoner hus...
‘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...
Chill Out With Upcoming EVENTS Phyllis Sigal January 23, 2020 ICE BREAKER Get ready to celebrate winter while helping your local community at the area’s newest wintertime celebration — WinterFest, Saturday, Jan. 25, at Oglebay Park! The fun kicks off at noon Saturday wit...
Notable EVENTS on Tap in the Valley Phyllis Sigal January 16, 2020 THE DUEL IS ON Enjoy a lively night of piano music with Hermie and Harry's Dueling Pianos at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Towngate Theatre. Sing along, make requests and enjoy Hermie & Harry’s unique blend...
Upcoming Events Are a Slam, Dunk! Phyllis Sigal January 9, 2020 SLAM DUNK! Join the Harlem Globetrotters for an evening filled with high-flying dunks and family fun at WesBanco Arena at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. Tickets available at etix. AN EVENING FOR ‘THE BIRDS’ Alfred ...
