WHEELING — When a rapper friend had a gig at the McLure Hotel, it felt sneaker worthy. Sneaker worthy in a dent-the-piggy-bank kind of way. Tylan Mayo pulled out a pair of Air Jordan Retro Royalty 12s from his investment collection of unworn shoes for the occasion. And — unlike some ...
WHEELING — The Viennese Ball takes place on its new, rescheduled date of Saturday, April 16, at Oglebay’s Glessner Auditorium. Sandra Chapman, co-chair of the Viennese Winter Ball committee, said, “Although the events had to be postponed due to safely concerns and issues related to the pandemic, the committee is thrilled that we can continue this year to honor the students who were selected for the Cotillion and also to fundraise for the Wheeling Symphony. Deep appreciation is extended to our many sponsors, vendors, volunteers, patrons and guests for their ...
Sometimes the gloomiest of days are made brighter by someone else’s unexpected kindness. I found this out several times in recent days. I’m not an enthusiastic shopper, although I miss the Stone and Thomas store’s fabulous night sales. The Market Plaza would be crowded with anxious shoppers heading into the store, as was the Main Street entrance. The crowd was mostly made up of women, and it was an event we ladies talked about and planned days ahead. We would strategize everything from where to park to the best time to arrive. You can’t get that same excitement for buying ...
WHEELING — If all that springlike sun shining through the house is revealing streaky windows, dusty corners and the occasional cobweb, you probably already have a plan as to how to deal with it. But, in addition to whatever spring cleaning means in your home, a panel of area experts ...
WHEELING — The 69th Annual Young Musicians Auditions for 2022, sponsored by the Thursday Music Club of Wheeling, will be held on Friday, March 25, and Saturday, March 26, at Vance Memorial Church, 905 National Road, Wheeling. Piano auditions will be held on Friday evening, and piano and vocal auditions will be held on Saturday. There are 40 students enrolled in the audition process. There will be an honors recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10, in the sanctuary at Vance Presbyterian Church, where a reception will follow. Those students receiving a superior or superior with honors ...
MOUNDSVILLE — The public is invited to the Marshall County Historical Society’s Annual Banquet to be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 21, at Grand Vue Park’s Banquet Hall. The guest speaker for this event is internationally recognized author Charles Todd, or more accurately the “son half” of the New York Times best-selling author duo. Caroline, the “mother half” of this celebrated writing team, is recently deceased. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will start at 6 p.m., and a book-signing will follow the presentation. Tickets are available for purchase, and Todd’s ...
