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I was only in grade school when the Vietnam War hit me where I worship. It’s not that I hadn’t paid attention to the world around me at the tender age of 13. It was unavoidable with front page newspaper stories and in-your-face live coverage of the war on the nightly NBC news with Chet and David. Those two commenters were in our living room as much as the old hound dog who laid in front of the fireplace while the news was being aired. It wasn’t unusual for the girls in my class to sing at funerals in our Catholic church located right next door to my St. Michael’s Grade School. ...

Arrival From Sweden Delivers The Music of ABBA

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WHEELING — The 10- 12-piece band Arrival from Sweden in the production The Music of ABBA was founded by Vicky Zetterberg-Norback and the ABBA original musician Rutger Gunnarsson in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden and very soon became one of the world’s most popular and best-selling ABBA show ...

Gary Allan Bringing Tour to the Capitol Theatre on Saturday

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WHEELING — With the allure of a modern day outlaw, Gary Allan has won over fans, peers and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics and raucous live performances. While becoming a force on the country music scene, Allan has remained true to his artistic voice ...

Fall Play to Premiere at Wheeling Park High School

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WHEELING — Nearly 20 Patriots are gearing up to take the stage this weekend at the JB Chambers Performing Arts Center for the fall play, “Almost, Maine.” The play is set on a crystal clear, moonless night during the winter in the fictional town of “Almost.” During the performances, ...

Pennyroyal Opera House Welcomes The Price Sisters

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FAIRVIEW — The Pennyroyal Opera House will host a bluegrass show tonight, Friday, Nov. 7, featuring The Price Sisters. Twin sisters Lauren and Leanna Price are poised to become the torchbearers for bluegrass music as it enters its eighth decade. While their playing is strongly rooted in ...

Live Music Roundup

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Friday, November 7 - Gage Joseph, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Chuck Lucas, Hickman Lounge at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Strait Shooter Band, Bellaire VFW, 7-10 p.m. - Sarah Hays Duo, Luna Bleu Lounge at Le Chateau Pier, Smithfield, 7-10 p.m. - Andy Wendgerd, Route 40 LumberJaxe, Belmont, 8 p.m. to midnight. - Doctor Smoth with Moontemple and Star Viper, Waterfront Hall, Wheeling, 9 p.m. Saturday, November 8 - Ron Retzer Trio, Hickman Lounge at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - The Breakawaze, Sons of Italy, ...