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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 ...

Live Music Roundup

Friday, July 12 - Brother Randall, St. Michael Community Festival, Wheeling, 5-7:30 p.m. - Donnie Decena, Pike 40, Morristown, 5-8 p.m. - Jason Treuman, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-8 p.m. - New Age Adenas, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Tongue N Cheek and Andy Timko, Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, 6:15-10 p.m. - The Fantasy’s, Follansbee Community Days, 6:30-8 p.m. - Unique Suspects, Glen Dale Park, 7-9 p.m. - Matt Barranti Band, Wheeling Park Amphitheater, 7-9 p.m. - Gage Joseph and Wyatt Kidd, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - The Muddle, ...

There’s No Place Like Back Home

NEW MARTINSVILLE — Great live music and West Virginia-style hometown welcome will be in store this weekend as the Back Home Festival returns to New Martinsville. Kicking off today, Friday, June 28, and continuing through Sunday night, June 30, the annual event has grown into one of the most ...