Oglebay Institute

Oglebay Institute Invites You to a Lavish Party to Support the Arts in Wheeling

Provided August 16, 2022

Each year near the end of the summer season, friends, members, and supporters of the nonprofit, arts, nature, and cultural...

New Program Redefines Wellness for Older Adults

Jessica Broverman April 26, 2022

The Stifel Fine Arts Center is in the midst of one of its greatest programs yet. The Full Life Art...

Maple Syrup Season Makes A Sweet Return This Month

Jennifer Materkoski March 15, 2022

March is for… maple syrup? The flavor of maple syrup usually conjures up thoughts of autumn, but March is when...

Annual Stifel Holiday Tea Set For Tuesday, Nov. 16

Provided November 10, 2021

Welcome the holiday season with an afternoon tea at the historic Stifel Mansion. An annual tradition, the Stifel Holiday Tea...

A Short History of Wheeling Naturalist George H. Breiding

Natalie Kovacs September 24, 2021

With the leaves changing and students going back to school, it’s the perfect time to reflect and appreciate all of...

This Victorian Status Symbol is on Display at Oglebay Institute’s Glass Museum

Betsy Sweeny June 9, 2021

Today the term status symbol evokes images of designer watches, an electric car, or even expensive sneakers. But in Victorian...

Stifel Crosscurrents Exhibition Attracts Artwork from Across the Mountain State and Beyond

Provided June 5, 2021

Creative freedom, diverse perspectives, talent, camaraderie and recognition are hallmarks of Oglebay Institute’s annual Crosscurrents art exhibition at the Stifel...

‘Orchidelirium’ Reflects Adelaide Stifel’s Scientific and Artistic Talents

Linda Comins August 31, 2020

The title of Oglebay Institute’s current exhibit — “Orchidelirium” — suggests Victorian mania, but its true inspiration draws upon a...

Crosscurrents Art Exhibit Opens June 25th at Stifel Center

Provided June 24, 2020

Oglebay Institute’s annual Crosscurrents exhibition will take place again this year at its Stifel Fine Arts Center. While no opening...

COVID-19: Experience Arts, Culture and History in Wheeling While Social Distancing

Betsy Sweeny April 2, 2020

Editor’s note: At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Because that looks a little different right...

PRESENCE EXHIBITION: A Virtual Tour Within Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center

Wheeling Heritage Media March 27, 2020

At Weelunk, we’re all about keeping you connected to your community. Since that looks a little different right now, we’re...

Oglebay Institute Honored at West Virginia Governor’s Arts Awards

Provided March 14, 2020

Oglebay Institute received two top honors earlier this month at the 2020 West Virginia Governor’s Arts Awards at the Cultural...

‘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...

Leap on Over to ‘Seussical Science’ on Feb. 29

Provided February 22, 2020

Oglebay Institute’s Schrader Environmental Education Center will host a youth program as part of its ongoing mission to pique children’s...

Community Foundation, Women’s Giving Circle Award Grants

Provided February 20, 2020

The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley (CFOV) and the Women’s Giving Circle awarded grants this week totaling over $105,000....

Pick Your Perfect Valentine’s Day Date Night

Jessica Broverman February 7, 2020

alentine’s Day rolls around every year — whether you want it to or not — and it’ll be here before...

Towngate Actors Let Down Their Hair in ‘Rapunzel’

Provided January 26, 2020

Oglebay Institute continues its tradition of bringing beloved fairytales to life with an imaginative production of “Rapunzel,” to be staged...

Winners Announced for OI Regional Student Art Exhibit

Provided January 19, 2020

Celebrating the talent and creativity of young artists, Oglebay Institute’s 31st annual Regional Student Art Exhibition is on display at...

2020 Vision: Wheeling Leaders Looking Ahead

Nora Edinger January 1, 2020

eelunk doesn’t have a crystal ball to foresee how Wheeling’s future will unfold in 2020, but today’s post is the...

Birds of a Feather Count Together

Nora Edinger December 27, 2019

n the day of Christmas Bird Count, nature gave to meeeee: 125 Canada geese a-grazing, eight mallard ducks a-swimming, five...

Oglebay Institute Dancers to Perform ‘The Nutcracker’

Provided December 7, 2019

A treasured holiday ballet will take audience members on a magical journey when Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance presents The...

Touching and Inspirational Musical ‘The Littlest Angel’ on Towngate Stage

Provided December 1, 2019

The classic Christmas story of a little angel who is transformed from a celestial pest to the toast of the...

Holiday Art Show and Sale Showcases Local Talent

Provided November 10, 2019

Oglebay Institute’s annual Holiday Art Show and Sale not only benefits shoppers looking for unique gifts it also supports local...

Festival of Trees Returns to Wheeling’s Stifel Center

Provided November 3, 2019

Oglebay Insitute’s Festival of Trees will transform the Stifel Center into a Christmas wonderland of trees, wreaths and garlands from...

Bordas & Bordas Presents $10,000 to Oglebay Foundation’s Access to the Parks Program

Provided September 30, 2019

Bordas & Bordas partner Scott Blass presented the Oglebay Foundation with a $10,000 check today, Monday, Sept. 30, at Oglebay’s...

Beloved Halloween Classic ‘Hocus Pocus’ on Towngate Big Screen 

Provided September 28, 2019

The Sanderson sisters are being resurrected again. Halloween favorite “Hocus Pocus” is showing on the Towngate Theatre big screen on...

Wee Asked Molly Check from the Oglebay Environmental Education Center

Laura Jackson Roberts September 23, 2019

WEEasked some simple questions — and your neighbors, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, even some strangers, answered. Get to know them a...

Towngate Theatre Opens 51st Season With Pulitzer Prize-Winning Drama

Provided September 16, 2019

Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre opens its 51st season of community theater with Paul Zindel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “The Effect of...

Wells Fargo Advisors Funds Oglebay Foundation Efforts

Provided September 13, 2019

Wells Fargo Advisors recently presented a $20,000 check to the Oglebay Foundation, which will provide scholarship funds for the foundation’s...

West Virginia’s Remarkable Bats

Laura Jackson Roberts September 6, 2019

’ve got a history with bats. For 40 years, they’ve been invading my summers and my homes. A bat slammed...

Stifel to Open Season With ‘Collective Works’ of Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators

Provided August 31, 2019

Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center will opens its 2019-20 season of changing art exhibits with “The Collective Works” of...

Ananga Martin Band Album Release Party at Towngate

Provided August 11, 2019

Live music returns to Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre, and first up is the Ananga Martin Band at 8 p.m. Saturday,...

PHYLosophy: Taking Stock of a Great Man

Phyllis Sigal August 3, 2019

usually heard his friendly, booming voice before I saw him. He’d stop by the front two desks in the newsroom...

Got Kids? We’ve Got 10 Ways to Beat the Summer Blahs

Cassie Bendel July 1, 2019

Editor’s note: In an effort to help Wheeling families navigate what’s offered here, today’s story — researched and written by...

Summer of Wonder in Full Swing at Schrader Center

Provided June 8, 2019

The public is invited to explore and discover the beauty and intrigue of the natural world by participating in the...

Secret Kitchens Tour, Gourmet Market Set for June 8

Provided June 2, 2019

Get a rare peek at some of the most exquisite kitchens in Wheeling during Oglebay Institute’s Secret Kitchens of Wheeling...

With So Much to See and Do, Wheeling Punches Above Its Weight Class

Wheeling Heritage Staff May 27, 2019

o use a sports analogy, Wheeling punches above its weight class. For a city of only 27,000, Wheeling boasts a...

Crosscurrents Exhibit Showcases Regional Artistic Talent

Provided May 19, 2019

A staple of Oglebay Institute’s art exhibition season, Crosscurrents is now open at OI’s Stifel Fine Arts Center. Now in...

Wee Asked Michael McKowen

Phyllis Sigal April 22, 2019

WEEasked some simple questions — and your neighbors, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, even some strangers, answered. Get to know them a...

Roots ‘N Shoots Nature Program for Preschoolers at Schrader Center

Provided March 24, 2019

The “Roots ‘N Shoots” preschool nature programs at Oglebay Institute’s Schrader Environmental Education Center build early science skills and promote...

Oglebay Institute to Bring The Dancing Wheels Company to the Ohio Valley 

Provided March 23, 2019

If dance is an expression of the human spirit, then it is best expressed by people of all abilities. That...

Narrative Medicine: Using Patients’ Life Stories to Promote Healing

Laura Jackson Roberts March 16, 2019

Cancer is a fact of life. We all know someone who’s fought it, and most of us know people who...

Lecture Series Explores a Powerful Photo-Documentary

Provided March 2, 2019

Photographer Angelo Merendino will discuss his internationally recognized photo-documentary, “The Battle We Didn’t Choose – My Wife’s Fight with Breast...

Wee Asked Anne Foreman

Phyllis Sigal February 25, 2019

WEEasked some simple questions — and your neighbors, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, even some strangers, answered. Get to know them a...

Exhibit Explores Therapeutic Power of the Creative Process

Misty Klug February 23, 2019

When Angelo Merendino’s wife Jennifer was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36, he documented her battle through...

Oglebay Institute Honors Student Artists

Provided January 19, 2019

The 30th annual Regional Student Art Exhibition opened earlier this month with a public reception and awards ceremony at OI’s...

Cheryl Pompeo: Happily Dancing Through 55 Years

Adelaide Estep December 18, 2018

Everyone is happier when they’re dancing.”  — Cheryl Pompeo ——————————————————————————————————————— Not all teachers go by the book. In fact, I...

Art Scene Blossoming in Wheeling

Kelly Strautmann December 14, 2018

It’s no secret when you live in Wheeling — art is everywhere in this small city. It is evident today,...

Freaks Night Out! Costume Party and Sideshow Extravaganza at Shadows Ball

Provided October 13, 2018

Oglebay Institute is hosting the most wicked Halloween party in Wheeling. The third annual Shadows Ball brings a night of...

Schrader Center to Host Annual Ecofest Saturday

Laura Jackson Roberts October 4, 2018

It’s Oglebayfest time again. During the weekend of Oct. 5-7, the hills of Oglebay will fill with vendors and visitors for...