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Friday, July 19 - Libby Adams, Prima Marina, Moundsville 5-7 p.m. - Gailya Dodd, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-8 p.m. - Jim Berze, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - 7 South, Wheeling Park Amphitheater, 7-9 p.m. - The Fantasy’s, Weirton Event Center, 7 p.m. - Gregg Molnar, West Sports Bar, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Andy Timko, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - The BEN Band, Pike 40, Morristown, 7-10 p.m. - New Age Adenas, Grand Vue Park, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. Whisky Rider, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 8-11 p.m. - Jeff Suddoth, Hickman Lounge at ...

Puppet Show Slated at Moundsville Public Library

MOUNDSVILLE — The Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library will host the Pittsburgh Puppet Works at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, for a special Summer Reading program performance. Back by popular demand, this professional puppet troupe will entertain children with the show “Inky’s Magical Amusement Mystery.” It is aimed at 3-8 year-olds and lasts for about 35 minutes. Known for creating and performing “professional, hilarious, toe-tappin’, engaging and all-around catchy puppet productions” for all occasions and any audience, the Pittsburgh Puppet Works is family ...

Missoula Children’s Theatre to Present Musical Adaption of ‘Pinocchio’ Saturday

NEW MARTINSVILLE — As Geppetto and the friendly Urchins spin their magical tale, we learn with Pinocchio that there are no shortcuts on the road to becoming a real, live boy. Join ArtsLink and the Missoula Children’s Theatre this Saturday, July 20, when a cast of local students present an original musical adaptation of “Pinocchio.” The show will be performed by area children at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Theater in New Martinsville. Abbey Messing and Jillian Hall are the tour directors for the MCT residency. Originally from mid-Michigan, Abbey is a rising Junior at ...

Party on the Plaza Returns Saturday

WHEELING — Party on the Plaza returns to Wheeling this weekend with a full slate of live music Saturday night, July 13, at the Plaza on Market downtown. Circus Saints & Sinners, along with support from an array of sponsors, presents this year’s event, touted as “The Summer’s Hottest ...

Free Screening of ‘Wizard of Oz’ Slated Tonight

WHEELING — Grab those ruby red slippers and follow the yellow brick road to Wheeling’s Heritage Port tonight, Friday, July 12, for a free screening of the classic film “The Wizard of Oz.” The movie, rated G, will begin at dusk. “In honor of the award-winning film’s 85th anniversary this year, we thought it was an appropriate time to include the classic title in this summer’s lineup of free movies,” said Rochelle Barry, Wheeling Parks and Recreation director. In the film, a young farm girl and her little dog are magically transported into the enchanted land of Oz via a ...

Auditions Set for Children’s Theatre Production of ‘Pinocchio’

NEW MARTINSVILLE — Auditions for ArtsLink’s presentation of the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Pinocchio” on Monday, July 15, will provide about 50 roles for children of all ages. Even as the lonely and kind woodcarver worked far into the night, old Geppetto was not ...