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How Wheeling Saved the Capitol Theatre

Alex Panas and Wheeling Heritage Media May 31, 2023

With a bustling schedule of Broadway shows, live music, and symphonic performances, it’s hard to imagine a time when the...

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. The concert will feature world-renowned cellist...

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...

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...

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...

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...

17 Years Later, Matt’s Still Saving Lives

Phyllis Sigal February 14, 2018

A violinist sat on The Capitol Theatre stage playing “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra on...

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...

Remembering B.E. Taylor at Christmas

Steve Novotney December 7, 2017

He was a sick kid one year in Aliquippa, PA and ordered to remain home by doctors after he was...

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...

Next Week at the Wheeling Symphony

Bryan Braunlich October 4, 2017

Internationally Renowned Pianist Returns to Wheeling Symphony Orchestra For Evening of Celebrated French and Russian Composers Wheeling Symphony Orchestra announces...

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...

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...

Preserving History Important to Kalkreuth

Steve Novotney May 24, 2017

Johnny Cash and Billy Joel and Willie Nelson and thousands of local residents all have graced the stage of the...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Capitol Signage Should Reflect City’s Progress

Steve Novotney March 1, 2016

It’s faded, peeling away, none of what is promoted exists today in the same form it once did, and it...

Weelunk Weekender

LeeRoy January 14, 2016

The days are getting longer Wheeling, W.Va. – time to DO SOMETHING about it. Ski and Snowboard Oglebay Friday...

‘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...

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