April 2011
Environmental Education
April 1-30 THE SCHRADER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER - Nature, bird watching and hiking trails. Open daily Noon-5 p.m. Call 304.242.6855 for more information.
April 2 NATURE SCAVENGER HUNTS - Discover more about the natural world as you explore the Schrader Center and Oglebay Park as a family. Receive your pack and complete the scavenger hunt to receive a prize. Program ongoing, 12-4 p.m. at the Schrader Center. Free and open to the public.
April 17 LIVING GREEN LECTURE SERIES - 2 p.m. at the Schrader Center. Free and open to the public.
April 21 SCHRADER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION BOOK CLUB - 7 p.m. at the Schrader Center. Free and open to the public. Call 304.242.6855 for more information.
April 23 EARTH DAY - Activities/programs all day at the Schrader Center. Call 304.242.6855 for more information
Museums
April 1-30 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.

The Museums of Oglebay Institute are open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

April 1 DESSERT WITH ANTIQUES PREVIEW PARTY- A special sneak peek of the 57th Annual Antiques Show and Sale with an enticing array of sweets and coffees. Cash bar. 7-10 p.m. at Wilson Lodge. $25 includes repeat admission all weekend long. Call 304.242.7272 for more information.
April 2-3

57th ANNUAL ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE - The longest running and largest antiques show in West Virginia, featuring more than 50 reputable dealers from 10 states. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, April 2 and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3 at Wilson Lodge, Oglebay. Admission: $7. Click here for more information.

April 14 STEAMBOATS EXHIBITION MEMBERS’ OPENING - Opening reception for the history exhibit celebrating the 200th anniversary of the first steamboat that traveled from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Exclusively for Oglebay Institute members. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Mansion Museum, Oglebay. Free.
April 15 - 30 STEAMBOATS EXHIBITION- History exhibit celebrating the 200th anniversary of the first steamboat that traveled from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Mansion Museum, Oglebay. Admission: $6.
Performing Arts
April 1-3

TOWNGATE CINEMA presents a critically acclaimed film- 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.
April 2

MOUNTAIN MOON COFFEEHOUSE presents Bluegrass Express. 8 p.m. at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. $7/$5.50 OI members. Call 304.242.6855.
April 8-10 TOWNGATE CINEMA presents a critically acclaimed film- 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.
April 15-17 TOWNGATE CINEMA presents a critically acclaimed film- 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.
April 23

ROGER HOARD- live music at 8 p.m. Towngate Theatre. $10/$8 OI members.
April 24 EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE - 7 a.m. at the Anne Kuchinka Amphitheater, Oglebay. (Service will be held at the Pine Room in the case of inclement weather.)
April 29 -30 TOWNGATE THEATRE - presents Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. Tickets: $12.50/$11 OI members. Curtain 8 p.m., 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. Call 304.242.7700.
Visual Arts
April 1-30 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.
April 1-30 YOUNG GUNS ART EXHIBIT - Exhibit continues through May 20 at the Stifel Fine Arts Center.
April 30 FASHION ROCKS FUNDRAISER - A festive evening of fashion and fun that includes a New York style runway show and refreshments. Presented by the Gala Group, LLC. 6:30 p.m. Former Stone & Thomas building in downtown Wheeling. Call 304.242.4200 for details.
April 15 THE ART OF WINE DINNER – Taste five vintages paired and enjoy a five-course dinner. 6:30 p.m. at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. $55/$50 OI members. Call 304.242.7700 for reservations.

 

 

 

 
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304.242.6855

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304.242.7272

Performing Arts
304.242.7700

Visual Arts
304.242.7700