A Test Of Faith

The gray knee socks, pleated skirts and white blouses were a dead giveaway. It was difficult to get away with mischief while wearing the Catholic schoolgirl uniform. The same goes for the boys who stood out with their neatly pressed dress pants, crisp shirts and don’t ever forget your ties, boys. Growing up Catholic in a city the size of Wheeling meant we kind of stood out among the rest of the crowd when we were dressed for school. And because my high school, Wheeling Central Catholic, was located a stone’s throw from downtown Wheeling, we had to be on our best behavior if ...

Primus, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer to Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH - The celebration last year of Maynard James Keenan’s 60th birthday continues well into his 61st trip around the sun as Sessanta 2.0 works its way around the country, making a stop this Tuesday, May 20, at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. The traveling extravaganza ...

Pennyroyal Celebrates 30th Anniversary Show

FAIRVIEW — The Pennyroyal Opera House will host a bluegrass show today, Friday, May 16, featuring Brother Randall & Friends. Brother Randall & Friends is a working-class bluegrass band with members from the Wheeling area. With traditional bluegrass and bluegrass gospel being their ...

Live Music Roundup

Friday, May 16 - The Muddle, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7 p.m. - New Age Adenas Duo, Froehlich’s Classic Corner, Steubenville, 7 p.m. - Jim Breze, Quaker Steak & Lube, Triadelphia, 7 p.m. - Sarah Hays Band, Billy’s Brickyard, Triadelphia, 8-11 p.m. - Alex Helfin & the Moot Point, Waterfront Hall, Wheeling, 9 p.m. Saturday, May 17 - Jim Berze, Hightower Brewing Company, Rayland, 2-4 p.m. - Sarah Hays & Bob Mizell, Vino di Piccin Winery and Tasting House, Lansing, 6 p.m. - Strait Shooter Band, Bellaire VFW, 7-10 p.m. - Bad Boy Boogie, Nicolozakes Cafe, Fairpoint, 8 ...

May, The Month Of Marys

Suddenly, it’s May. For as long as I can remember, May has been the month of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As kids, we would pick flowers from our yard — and sometimes a neighbor’s yard — and place them on the Mary altar at our church. Ironically, May was also the month of our mother whose name just happened to be Mary as well. We picked flowers for her, too, even if they were dandelions or another weedy blossom. Mom would have been 99 on this Sunday, May 11. Sometimes it’s hard to believe it’s been eight years since she left us. So when May rolls around, our thoughts turn to ...

Fans in Pittsburgh Salute Electrifying Energy of AC/DC

PITTSBURGH – Hard rock fans from near and far migrated to Pittsburgh on Thursday night for a healthy jolt of high voltage rock 'n' roll when AC/DC made its long-awaited return to the Steel City. The North American leg of the iconic band's Power Up World Tour made a stop in Pittsburgh May 8 ...