WSO’s Opening Night Concert to Feature Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Progressive Hip-Hop Artist Christylez Bacon Provided September 6, 2022 Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces its 2022-2023 Opening Night Gala Celebration - "American Stories" on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at the Capitol Theatre. ...
River Valley Health Foundation Announces Grant Deadline and Fundraiser Provided September 23, 2021 The River Valley Health Foundation is pleased to announce its Nov. 1, 2021 annual grant deadline. The grant application and relevant guidelines can be located on the Foundation’s website, https://rivervalleyhf....
WOMEN IN HISTORY: These Wheeling Women Made Music History Stacey Miller Sacco March 31, 2020 Throughout March — Women’s History Month — Weelunk will feature stories about women who have made history and women who are making history. Read our other Women in History features. Music lovers in Wheeling ...
Cartwright to Star In Unique Show Steve Novotney April 23, 2018 It was the very first time he saw glow sticks, and Lionel Cartwright will never forget the moment. For good reason. “It was that first night when I was hired to be a member of the staff band for Jamboree ...
Time for Antiques … and Lots More Weelunk Staff April 5, 2018 Antiques, cats, art openings, films and more are on the upcoming agenda in the Ohio Valley, so don’t let a little April snow keep you home. CALLING ALL ANTIQUE LOVERS! The state’s largest antiques show is...
17 Years Later, Matt’s Still Saving Lives Phyllis Sigal February 14, 2018 3 A violinist sat on The Capitol Theatre stage playing “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra on Feb. 9. Just two months earlier, during a symphony rehearsal, someone truly did save ...
Wheeling 2018 – Part Two Steve Novotney January 3, 2018 (Editor’s Note: This story is the second of a three-part series that will examine the potential that exists in the Wheeling area as we enter a new year.) Is it difficult to believe there are more people work...
Remembering B.E. Taylor at Christmas Steve Novotney December 7, 2017 7 He was a sick kid one year in Aliquippa, PA and ordered to remain home by doctors after he was diagnosed with a kidney disease, so he asked his parents for a guitar and then taught himself how to play it. Th...
Wheeling Welcomes Bach and Mozart Thursday Bryan Braunlich November 8, 2017 Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces the next concert of the 2017-2018 season, Bach Double and Mozart, conducted by Music Director André Raphel, featuring WSO guest artists Rachel Stegeman and Juan Jaram...
Next Week at the Wheeling Symphony Bryan Braunlich October 4, 2017 1 Internationally Renowned Pianist Returns to Wheeling Symphony Orchestra For Evening of Celebrated French and Russian Composers Wheeling Symphony Orchestra announces the next concert of the 2017-2018 ...
Knox and His New Fort Steve Novotney September 30, 2017 “Tom Beck.” Those were the first two words Kyle Knox blurted after being asked how he has found himself as the production manager of the Capitol Theatre. Beck served as the venue’s production manager from...
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Opens 88th Season with Broadway Blockbusters Carl Adams September 19, 2017 Wheeling Symphony Orchestra announces the first concert of the 2017-2018 season, Blockbuster Broadway, conducted by Music Director André Raphel. The performance will be held this Thursd...
Preserving History Important to Kalkreuth Steve Novotney May 24, 2017 2 Johnny Cash and Billy Joel and Willie Nelson and thousands of local residents all have graced the stage of the Capitol Theatre, and that is one of the reasons why the employees of Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Me...
The Capitol of Entertainment Mason Bebo May 9, 2017 Star studded night The searchlights shine brightly It’s entertainment that I need Up on the billboard, the title glitters Wheeling’s own Broadway show The walk of fame full of music stars The time they sp...
Wheeling Area Hauntings – Part 1 Steve Novotney October 28, 2016 (Editor’s Note: This is the first story of a two-part series concentrating on the known haunts in the Wheeling area and what has been proven about those legends about ghost and goblins.) Many tales have circ...
The Symphony Goes Hollywood On Thursday Michael Hires October 18, 2016 Join the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, October 20th at 7:30 p.m. in the historic Capitol Theatre for a performance of the Music of John Williams: Star Wars & More. The WSO celebrates one of toda...
WSO: May the Force Be With You This October Michael Hires October 1, 2016 In anticipation of the exciting October 20 Wheeling Symphony concert spotlighting The Music of John Williams: Star Wars & More, the WSO is hosting community events to explore the power of music and its impa...
Capitol Signage Should Reflect City’s Progress Steve Novotney March 1, 2016 2 It’s faded, peeling away, none of what is promoted exists today in the same form it once did, and it is time to do something about it. IT is the very large, painted-on billboard on the back of the Capitol Th...
Weelunk Weekender LeeRoy January 14, 2016 1 The days are getting longer Wheeling, W.Va. - time to DO SOMETHING about it. Ski and Snowboard Oglebay Friday 4-10 p.m. Saturday 9-10 p.m. Sunday 9-9 p.m. Do we know how lucky we are to...
‘Hoodstock’ to Feature Wild Cherry History Steve Novotney July 25, 2015 Yeah they was dancin' and singin' and movin' to the groovin' And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted Play that funky music white boy It wasn’t easy, that disco thing. No one saw it comin...