Towngate Hosts ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Next Weekend

WHEELING — Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre kicks off its 2024-25 popular Dinner and a Movie Series Friday, Oct. 25, with a one-night-only showing of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Guests have the option to enjoy dinner in The Gallery at Towngate prior to the ...

Live Music Roundup

Friday, October 18 - Bob Gaudio, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-8 p.m. - Jim Berze, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Gage Joseph, West Sports Bar, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Libby Adams, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Stevie Lynn, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - John Cain, Hickman Lounge at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Sure Shot, Main Street Barrel House, Barnesville, 8:30-11:30 p.m. - Company Caravan, Silver Rail Bar & Grill, Wheeling, 9 p.m. Saturday, October 19 - Donnie Decena, Sarita’s at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, ...

Copper Cup Chili Cook Off Slated in Barnesville

BARNESVILLE — The second annual Copper Cup Chili Cook Off benefitting the Barnesville State Theatre will take place from noon to 3p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 19, in the West Main Street parking lot next to the Blue Moon Tavern. Participating chili chefs will set up and cook their chili on site from 8-11:30 a.m. Judges and VIP tasting begins at 11:30 a.m., and attendees can taste and just for the Peoples’ Choice Award from noon to 3 p.m. Awards will be presented at 3:15 p.m. in the categories of Best Chili (first, second and third place with cash prizes), Best Presentation and ...

Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum Treated Tours Return

WHEELING — The Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum invites everyone to its annual Treated Tours this weekend. Tours will take place from 8-8 p.m. today, Friday, Oct. 18, and from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20. There will be a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt, treat bags and games for everyone to play. Visitors are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween best. There will be a costume contest on the museum’s official Facebook page (from pictures taken and posted with parents’ permission only.) The winner will get an annual family pass. The price of ...

Donnie Iris and the Cruisers Roll Into Wheeling

WHEELING — Pittsburgh-area legend Donnie Iris and the Cruisers will perform at the Capitol Theatre in Wheeling on Saturday, Oct. 12. Tickets are on sale now at etix.com. Considered to be the best screamer in rock and roll, the Pittsburgh icon learned how to sing from his mother and then ...

Resurrection Island Tattoo Convention Is Back

WHEELING — Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack will welcome the fourth annual Resurrection Island Tattoo Convention, hosted in partnership with Breaking Skin Tattoo and Body Piercing of Bridgeport, today, Friday, Oct. 11, through Sunday, Oct. 13. The event will feature more than 150 ...