Crosscurrents 2024 Art Exhibit Open at Stifel

WHEELING — Creative freedom, diverse perspectives, talent, camaraderie and recognition are hallmarks of the annual Crosscurrents art exhibition at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center in Wheeling. A staple in OI’s exhibition season for 45 years, Crosscurrents is a unique blend ...

Think Twice?

Did you ever do something and later sit back and think “What was I thinking?” We’ve all been there, I’m sure. Maybe it was the purchase of something we felt we could not live without only to learn we really could. You know, like a pair of lime green shoes that really look like clown shoes on your feet. Anyway, let me relate such an incident that has me scratching my head decades later. Many years ago I remember a summer of constant nightly storms with lightning, thunder and rain — lots of heavy rain. One steamy summer night I was awakened not only by the thunder, but by ...

WHEELING — Artworks Around Town is honored to welcome accomplished artist Susan S. Johnston for the month of May. Her show, titled “A Forest Path,” features an array of stunning watercolors and promises to be a special treat for visitors to the Gallery. A festive reception will open ...

Waterfront Fest All Day Saturday In Wheeling

WHEELING — Waterfront Hall and The Pineroom Studios are joining together to present the first ever “North Atlantic Beer Mile” at Waterfront Fest on Saturday, May 4. This all-day event will be taking place along Water Street with the beautiful Waterfront Hall serving as headquarters. ...

Live Music Roundup

Friday, May 3 - Stevie Lynn, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Jan L’Ecuyer, Strand Theatre, Moundsville, 7 p.m. - Josh Sokolowski, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - The Muddle, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - MSM, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Jim Berze, The Vue, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Libby Adams, Hickman Lounge at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, Wheeling, 8-11 p.m. - New Age Adenas, Silver Rail Bar & Grill, Wheeling, 9 p.m. to midnight. Saturday, May 4 - Josh Sokolowski, Belmont Brewerks, Martins Ferry, 6-8 p.m. - Libby Adams, ...

Hoof & Paw Hosts Raise The Woof Band Bash Saturday At Belmont Co. Fairgrounds

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — A full day of live music, food and more will be on tap Saturday at the James Carnes Center at the Belmont County Fairgrounds when Belmont County Hoof & Paw presents the Raise the Woof Band Bash. Nearly 12 hours of live music from local bands kicks off at noon on Saturday, May 4. Local bands performing include Poor Man’s Heaven, Pyramid, Knockbox, Flushed, Family Tradition, Seven South and Bad Boy Boogie. There will be food trucks, a beer garden, raffles and more. Proceeds benefit Belmont County Hoof & Paw, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Bethesda ...