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Prepare for Laughter And Fun at Oglebay’s LOL Comedy Show

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WHEELING — Mark your calendars and get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at Oglebay’s Glessner Auditorium in Wilson Lodge on Saturday, Jan. 4, for the return of the LOL Comedy Show! It’s going to be a night full of laughs, surprises, and a few “I can’t believe they said that!” moments. This year, Oglebay is bringing four comedy powerhouses that’ll leave everyone rolling in the aisles with laughter. Comedians will be: - Josh Sneed — A Comedy Central favorite and national touring sensation is ready to bring the funny and keep everyone laughing all night long. - ...

Live Music Roundup

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Friday, December 27 - Tyler Porter, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Elderly Brothers, Hickman Lounge at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Sarah Hays Band, Silver Rail Bar & Grill, Wheeling, 9 p.m. Saturday, December 28 - Eli Lambie & Josh Garrett, Vino di Piccin Winery & Tasting House, Lansing, 6-8 p.m. - Ron Retzer Trio, Hickman Lounge at Oglebay’s Wilson Lodge, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Dan Jones, Black Sheep Vineyard, Adena, 7:30 p.m. - Buck Porter, Route 40 LumberJaxe, Belmont, 8-11 p.m. - The Muddle, South End Bar & Grill, ...

What Would Jesus Eat?

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I realize that Thanksgiving was just last month. It was a day of thanksgiving, but let’s face it, there was a lot of talk about food. And there were plenty of recipes tried and true that made the rounds online, in magazines and newspapers. However, I have found that Christmas is also about food. And my Jewish friends will agree that Hanukkah celebrations are food-laden as well. While growing up, we did not have fancy meals that came out of the pages of “Southern Living.” Mom’s simpler recipes were taken from the well-worn cookbooks that lined a kitchen shelf. There were the ...

Oglebay Institute’s Youth Ballet Company Presents The Nutcracker on Stage

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WHEELING — Oglebay Institute’s Youth Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker at 7 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 20; and at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, at Towngate Theatre in Center Wheeling. The Dec. 20 performance titled “The MUTTcracker” will help support friends at the Ohio County Animal Shelter. Dancing flowers! Flurries of snowflakes! Beautiful fairies and a legion of mice! See them all swoop and soar across the stage. Oglebay Institute’s Youth Ballet Company dances The Nutcracker on Towngate stage. Beautifully costumed dancers bring this magical story to life. You ...

Towngate Theatre Presents ‘Frozen’ on the Big Screen

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WHEELING — Towngate Theatre in Wheeling presents the instant classic Disney motion picture “Frozen” on the big screen at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Tickets are $8. Disney’s magical “Frozen” follows the story of Elsa, who possesses the ability to create ice and snow, as she ...

Live Music & Christmas Party Roundup

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Friday, December 20 - Paul Milovac, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6 p.m. - Tammy Jo & Iron Horse, Woodsfield Eagles, 7-11 p.m. - White Collar Criminals, Billy’s Brickyard, Triadelphia, 8-11 p.m. - Two By Fours (Live Band Karaoke), Silver Rail Bar & Grill, Wheeling, 9 p.m. - Thunder in a Circle (Phish Tribute), Waterfront Hall, Wheeling, 9 p.m. to midnight. - Libby Adams, River City, Wheeling, 9:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday, December 21 - Paul Milovac, Belmont Brewerks, Martins Ferry, 6 p.m. - Robert Gaudio, Vino di Piccin Winery & Tasting House, Lansing, 6-9 ...