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Martins Ferry High School Theatre to Present Musical ‘Seussical’ Next Weekend

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MARTINS FERRY — The Martins Ferry High School Theatre Department will bring “Seussical” to the stage at 7 p.m. April 12-13 and 2 p.m. April 14 at the MFHS Cafetorium. The musical is based on the works of Dr. Seuss and features beloved characters, such as Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, the Whos from Whoville and many more. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and children 5 and under are admitted free.

April Shows Set at Artworks Around Town

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WHEELING — Escape the April showers with a festive Gallery Hop from 5:30-8 p.m. today, Friday, April 5, at Artworks Around Town. Featured artists are James Luke, Jonathan Walsh and art students from Bellaire High School. Luke is an astrophotographer whose stunning metal prints line the ...

Strand’s Got Talent 2024 Auditions Scheduled, With Performance Set for May 11

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MOUNDSVILLE — Plans for the 2024 Strand’s Got Talent competition are in full swing. In the style of America’s Got Talent, several different acts (chosen from a screened audition process) will perform for a panel of three qualified judges during a live performance on Saturday, May 11. Those interested in performing will audition for a spot in the show. All acts are welcome — singing, dancing, standup comedy … whatever! Each act should not exceed five minutes. Following auditions, up to 10 acts will be selected to perform in the live show on May 11. Auditions for the show ...

Putting The Polish On Easter

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It’s Easter weekend, and for all of the Christian flocks, it is the end of 40 days of fasting, atonement and serious study of what it all means. Recounting the life and death of Jesus Christ each Lenten season is nothing short of a spiritual roller coaster. At its end, there is reason to celebrate the promise that Jesus will return. For many, this weekend also is about the fabled Easter Bunny, a festive meal and of course, candy. For months preceding this weekend, the stores have been filled with Peeps, chocolate bunnies, peanut butter eggs, jelly beans and much more. My ...

Oglebay’s Sunday Funday Summer Concert Series Set

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WHEELING — The public is invited to Oglebay’s Anne Kuchinka Amphitheater each Sunday evening this summer for family fun and live entertainment through Labor Day. The Sunday Funday Summer Concert Series features performances from across the musical spectrum ranging from national Beatles tribute band, Hard Day’s Night, to the bluegrass sounds of Grammy-winning Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper. The Sunday concerts kick off on June 2 and will take place every Sunday night through Sept. 1 with the annual Music Under the Stars celebration with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra on Labor ...