Artworks Around Town Unveils June Exhibits

WHEELING — June’s show at Artworks Around Town is titled “The Purple Crow Murder.” Whenever crows gather, the group is referred to as a “murder,” and Jeff Mamone’s Purple Crow Studio is where art is created. Mystery solved. The exhibit at the Gallery features four artists ...

24th Annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff Is Saturday

WHEELING — When you combine a festive atmosphere and great entertainment, a car cruise and some fantastic chili you get the recipe for the 24th annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff. The event is set for noon to 6 p.m., rain or shine, Saturday, June 1, at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The ...

Queen of Blues Rock Guitar Set for Waterfront Hall

WHEELING — “Queen of blues rock guitar,” Joanna Connor will bring her fiery blues and her band, the Wrecking Crew, to Waterfront Hall today, Friday, May 31, in Wheeling. “I first saw Joanna at the Kingston Mines, a Chicago blues hub since the late ‘60s. I was blown away and booked ...

Live Music Roundup

Friday, May 31 - Gailya Dodd, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-8 p.m. - Jason Treuman, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - John Cain, The Vue at Grand Vue Park, Moundsville, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Poor Man’s Heaven, Riverside Restaurant, Powhatan Point, 6:30-9:30 p.m. - Seven South and The 40+ Band, Weirton Events Center, 7 p.m. - Full Circle Band, Wheeling Park Amphitheater, 7-9 p.m. - Bob Gaudio, West Sports Bar, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Libby Adams, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Josh Sokolowski, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Joanna Connor ...

Backyard Barbeque Festival Ready to Sizzle

WHEELING — The third annual Backyard BBQ Festival, presented by The Glessner Group, is gearing up for a sizzling summer celebration this weekend. Platinum country music sensation Rodney Atkins will headline on Saturday, May 25, at Oglebay’s Camp Russel. The festival, kicking off today, ...

Wheeling Jamboree Welcomes Exile, Show Benefits Ignite Hope

WHEELING — This weekend, the world famous Wheeling Jamboree is presenting one of its traditional stage broadcasts from the Capitol Theatre at 7 pm. Saturday, May 25, in Wheeling. Doors open at 6 p.m. This Jamboree is featuring the headline group Exile, which has a string of chart-topping ...