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Do You See What I See?

I’ll take it — those one or two more minutes of daylight as the days move on are welcome in my backyard. While I don’t care for the sky to remain dark until after 7:30 a.m., I truly appreciate the lighter afternoons into the evenings. I believe autumn and winter sunsets are among the most beautiful sights. Today’s sun dipped ever so slightly slower into a melting horizon of blaze orange and navy blue. It was as if painter extraordinaire Bob Ross was at work from his heavenly perch. There are various places throughout this Ohio Valley where it is worth taking a minute or two ...

Artworks Keeps ‘The Sea,’ Prepares Ceramic Takeover

WHEELING — The special exhibit “The Sea” will remain at Artworks Around Town until the middle of February. If you haven’t had an opportunity to stop and see it, don’t miss this show. All works are original and for sale. A festive opening will be held on Friday, Feb. 21, for the ...

Beauty and the Beast

WHEELING — Towngate Children’s Theatre will once again enchant and delight audiences with a production of the heart-warming fable “Beauty and the Beast.” The show opens today, Friday, Jan. 31, and continues this weekend and next. Written by Warren Graves and produced by special ...

Pennyroyal Opera House Welcomes The Junior Sisk Band

FAIRVIEW — The Pennyroyal Opera House will host a bluegrass show today, Friday, Jan. 31, featuring The Junior Sisk Band. Junior Sisk is widely recognized as one of today’s top bluegrass vocalists and is a constant reminder that traditional bluegrass is still alive and well. A ...

Viennese Winter Ball Cotillion Ready to Dance the Night Away

WHEELING – The Viennese Winter Ball, the most elegant social event of the season, takes place on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Glessner Auditorium in Wilson Lodge, Oglebay. Organized by an 18-member committee, the Ball is an important fundraiser for the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. A highlight ...