May 2012
Environmental Education
May 1-31 THE SCHRADER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER - Nature, bird watching and hiking trails. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Call 304.242.6855 for more information.
May 5 NATURE SCAVENGER HUNTS - Discover more about the natural world as you explore Oglebay Park as a family. Ongoing Noon – 4 p.m. at the Schrader Center. Free.
May 17 SCHRADER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION BOOK CLUB - "The Wilderness Warrior" by Douglas Brinkley. 7 p.m. at the Schrader Center. Free and open to the public. Call 304.242.6855 for more information.
Museums
May 1-31 THE MUSEUMS OF OGLEBAY INSTITUTE - The Mansion Museum and Glass Museum at Oglebay. The Mansion has 13 period rooms, the Wymer General Store and Sinclair Pharmacy collections. The Glass Museum houses the Northwood Gallery and the Sweeney Punch Bowl.

GLASSBLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS & WALK-IN WORKSHOPS - Held at the Glass Museum. For viewing times, call 304.242.7272. Workshops will not be available May 23-27.

The Museums of Oglebay Institute are open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
May 9 SPRING SPIRITS - Ladies-only cocktail party. 4:30-6:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Mansion Museum. $25 Call 304.242.7272 to RSVP.
May 12 & 13 MOTHER'S DAY GLASSMAKING WORKSHOPS - Create one-of-a-kind pieces of art glass with mothers, grandmothers, daughters, aunts & friends at the Glass Museum Studio. $140 per pair/$120 per OI members pair. Add up to two additional participants for $30 per person. Call 304.242.7272 to reserve a session.
Performing Arts
May 3-5 TOWNGATE THEATRE - presents Don’t Drink the Water by Woody Allen. Curtain 8 p.m. Tickets: $12.50/$11 OI members. Call 304.242.7700.
May 11-13 TOWNGATE CINEMA presents “The Artist". 7 & 9 p.m. Friday, 4, 7 & 9 p.m. Saturday, and 2 & 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $7; $6 seniors, matinees and OI members.
May 18-20 TOWNGATE CINEMA presents “Perfect Sense". 7 & 9 p.m. Friday, 4, 7 & 9 p.m. Saturday, and 2 & 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $7; $6 seniors, matinees and OI members.
May 26 BRIDGES - Live music at 8p.m. at Towngate Theatre. $10/$8 OI members.
May 30 NIGHT OF IMPROV - Fundraiser presented by Friends of Towngate Theatre. Reception featuring delicious food and drink in the theatre lobby from 6 –7 p.m., followed by a performance by the Crazy 8s Improv Troupe. Tickets: $15. Call 304-242-7700.
Visual Arts
May 1-31 THE STIFEL FINE ARTS CENTER - Featuring the Hart Galleries and changing art exhibitions. Open to the public from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturdays. Call 304.242.7700 for more information.
May 1-31 PEOPLE & PLACES - Photography exhibit featuring the dynamic work of emerging artists Charles Yesenczki, Pete Wildey and Charlie Swart. Continues through June 8 at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. Free.
May 12 SUMMER KICK OFF & FAMILY FUN DAY- Community celebration includes arts and crafts for kids, nature, dance and history programs, a children’s theatre performance, music, refreshments and prize giveaways. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. Free.
May 18 BEER TASTING - Sample five craft brewed beers paired with delicious hors d’ oeuvres. 6:30 p.m. Stifel Fine Arts Center $25/$20 OI members. Call 304.242.7700 for reservations.

 

 

 

 
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Contacts
Environmental Education
304.242.6855

Museums
304.242.7272

Performing Arts
304.242.7700

Visual Arts
304.242.7700