February 2010
Environmental Education
February 1-28 THE SCHRADER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER - Nature, bird watching and hiking trails. The Schrader Center is open daily from Wednesday – Sunday; Noon – 5pm. Call 304.242.6855 for more information.
February 1-28 BIRDSEED SALE - Variety of seed available for purchase at the Schrader Center.
February 6 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.
February 9 BLUEGRASS JAM - 7 p.m. at the Schrader Center. Open to all interested musicians. No charge for participating or listening. Donations accepted. Please enter the Schrader Center from the lower parking lot.
February 11 OGLEBAY ASTRONOMY CLUB MEETING - 7:30 p.m. at the Schrader Center. Free and open to the public.
February 12 PRESCHOOL DAYS - Nature programs for children ages 2-4. 9:15-10:15am & 10:30-11:30am at the Schrader Center. $10/$8 OI members for 1 adult and 1 child, $4 for each addt’l child. Call 304.242.6855 to register. For more information or click here.
February 18

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.
February 22 OHIO COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS 2010 PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES - Native Plants & Butterflies. 7 p.m. at the Schrader Center. Free and open to the public.
February 26 PRESCHOOL DAYS - Nature programs for children ages 2-4. 9:15-10:15am & 10:30-11:30am at the Schrader Center. $10/$8 OI members for 1 adult and 1 child, $4 for each addt’l child. Call 304.242.6855 to register. For more information or click here.
Museums
February 1-28 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 Mansion and Glass Museum are open to the public weekends only in February from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

February 13 & 14 ROMANCE OF GLASS - A Valentine's glassmaking workshops for couples. Work as a couple to create one-of-a-kind art glass including hearts, necklace charms, paperweights and more. $140 per couple ($120 per OI member couple). Call 304.242.7272 to reserve a one- and-a-half hour session.
Performing Arts
February 5-7  TOWNGATE CINEMA - presents "Precious." 7 & 9 p.m. Friday, 4, 7 & 9 p.m. Saturday, and 2 & 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $7/$6 OI Members and seniors.
February 6  MOUNTAIN MOON COFFEEHOUSE - featuring Marsh Wheeling String Band & Elk Creek Family Band. Bluegrass music at the Stifel Center. Showtime: 8pm. Tickets: $7/$5.50 OI members. Call 304.242.6855 for reservations.
February 12-14  TOWNGATE CINEMA - presents "Brothers." 7 & 9 p.m. Friday, 4, 7 & 9 p.m. Saturday, and 2 & 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $7/$6 OI Members and seniors.
February 13

JAZZ AT THE STIFEL - featuring Catch 22 . 8 p.m. at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. Tickets: $20. Call 304.242.7700.

February 19-21 TOWNGATE CINEMA - presents "An Education." 7 & 9 p.m. Friday, 4, 7 & 9 p.m. Saturday, and 2 & 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $7/$6 OI Members and seniors.
February 27 TOWNGATE SPOTLIGHT SERIES - presents Pete Huttlinger. 8 p.m. at Towngate Theatre. $10/$8 OI members.
Visual Arts
February 1-28 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.
February 11

CROSSCURRENTS 2010- Free public opening reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. Exhibit continues through March 27.
February 12

THE ART OF WINE- Wine tasting, live music & buffet. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. $38/$33 OI members. Call 304.242.7700 for reservations.

February 15 BIRTHDAY PARTY ART CAMP - One day camp for children grades 1-5. 9am- 3pm at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. $30/$25 OI members. Call 304.242.7700 to register.
February 18 WINE EDUCATION SERIES - Wine Varieties. 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. $25/$20 OI members. Call 304.242.7700 to register.
February 26 STAR WARS ART CAMP - One day camp for children grades 1-5. 9am- 3pm at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. $30/$25 OI members. Call 304.242.7700 to register.
February 25 & 26 WHEELING HERITAGE RED CARPET AUCTION - Take home a piece of Wheeling history at this festive fundraiser benefiting programming at Oglebay Institute. Wine & cheese preview party Thursday, February 25; 5:30-7:30pm. Live auction Friday, February 26; 6:30pm. Preview, $10 per person; auction $35. Call 304.242.4200 for tickets.

 

 

 

 
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Contacts
Environmental Education
304.242.6855

Museums
304.242.7272

Performing Arts
304.242.7700

Visual Arts
304.242.7700