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Wheeling Aerialist To Return For Symphony Fundraiser

WHEELING — After traveling around the world and entertaining international audiences, Wheeling native Megan Wilson is bringing her high-flying act to her hometown. Wilson and her husband, Andy Parrish, will present two shows as a benefit for the Wheeling Symphony. Performances will be ...

Feast on Pancakes and Be Serenaded with Jazz

WHEELING — Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 25, is celebrated around the globe as a day for feasting on pancakes. In some cities, like New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro, Feb. 25, will be the culmination of weeks of celebrations leading up to Mardi Gras – the last day of “fat eating” before the ...

Showcase of Local Black Filmmakers’ Works Set for Feb. 7 in Wheeling

WHEELING — On Friday, Feb. 7, Wheeling Heritage and the YWCA Wheeling present The Ohio Valley Festival for Filmmakers of Color. This first-time event will showcase creative amateur filmmakers from Wheeling, Martins Ferry, Bridgeport, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles and Duarte, California. This ...

‘Wheeling Reads’ Kickoff Event Takes Place Feb. 6

WHEELING — Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theater and the Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission will host the kickoff event for Wheeling Reads: One Book, One Community. The city has voted to read Tara Westover’s Educated over the next year. The Wheeling Reads kickoff event will be held ...

Sweeney Todd Performed by WLU’s Hilltop Opera

WEIRTON — West Liberty University’s Hilltop Opera, in partnership with Striplight Community Theatre (sctwv.org), will present “Sweeney Todd: in Concert” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 and 8 at the Ashley Marie Performing Arts Center, 2850 Weir Ave., Weirton. “This is a ...

Priebe Masters Many Talents

Editor’s Note: Each month, Artworks Around Town will tell us about its member artists. This week will feature artist Bobbi Priebe. WHEELING — Artworks Around Town’s Artist of the month for February is Bobbi Priebe. A member of the gallery for years, she has been an involved and active ...