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| May 1-31 |
THE SCHRADER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER - Nature, bird watching and hiking trails. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Call 304.242.6855 for more information. |
| May 10 |
ASTRONOMY DAY - Join the Oglebay Astronomy Club from 10:30 am – 4 pm at the Benedum Planetarium and at the Speidel Observatory from 7:30pm - 10pm for a viewing session. Planetarium requires Zoo admission. Click here for more information about the Oglebay Astronomy Club. |
| May 15 |
RIVERS TO RIDGES - Ohio Valley Outdoor Adventure Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Schrader Center. The club unites outdoor enthusiasts for camaraderie, entertainment, challenge and adventure in the natural world. Club is open to new members. Call 304.242.6855 for more information. |
| May 17 |
MIGRATORY BIRD DAY- Come celebrate the incredible journeys migratory birds take from their wintering grounds to their breeding grounds. Be a part of conservation through hands on programs. Events ongoing throughout the day at the Schrader Center. Call 304.242.6855 for more information. |
| May 1-31 |
THE MUSEUMS OF OGLEBAY INSTITUTE include The Mansion Museum & Glass Museum at Oglebay. The Mansion has 13 period rooms, the Wymer General Store & Sinclair Pharmacy collections. The Glass Museum houses the Northwood Gallery & the Sweeney Punch Bowl.
GLASSBLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS & WALK-IN WORSHOPS - Held at the Glass Museum. For viewing times, call 304.242.7272.
The Mansion and Glass Museum are open to the public from 10am-5pm Monday-Saturday and Noon-5pm on Sundays. |
| May 1-31 |
ASIAN GARDENS OF THE 1920S: THE TRAVELS OF ELIZABETH K. ROYS - Exhibit features photographs and observations by Smith College botany student Elizabeth Roys when she toured Asia in the 1920s. The exhibit highlights temple, palace, private, working-class, and ruined gardens in China, Japan, Korea, Thailand and India and explores their differing cultural conceptions of the garden. Exhibit continues through July 13. |
| May 3 |
FENG SHUI IN THE GARDEN - Learn the Chinese art of placement in the garden. Seminar presented by Susan Merkner of the Feng Shui Consulting & Design of Greater Pittsburgh. 1pm at the Mansion Museum. $10/$7 OI Members |
| May 4 |
SEVEN SUNDAYS TO REMEMBER LECTURE SERIES - "Landscape Architecture of the Country Place Era Estates, 1890-1933" Presented by Gabe Hayes. ($10/$7 members.) 1 p.m. at the Mansion Museum. Reservations requested. Call 304.242.7272. |
| May 6 |
SPRING SPIRITS - 4:30- 6:30 p.m. at the Mansion Museum. Ladies only. Hat and gloves encouraged. $25 includes two beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Sponsored by the committee of the Museums of Oglebay Institute. Call 304.242.7272 for more information and to make pre-paid reservations. |
| May 24 |
GUEST GLASS ARTISTS GEORGE GROCH & SONS - of Wheaton Arts. 10am-2pm at the Glass Museum. |
| May 2-4 |
TOWNGATE CINEMA – Critically acclaimed film – 7 & 9 pm Friday; 4, 7 & 9 pm Saturday and 2 & 4 pm Sunday. ($7 evening/$6 matinee) |
| May 9-11 |
TOWNGATE CINEMA – Critically acclaimed film – 7 & 9 pm Friday; 4, 7 & 9 pm Saturday and 2 & 4 pm Sunday. ($7 evening/$6 matinee) |
| May 16-18 |
TOWNGATE CINEMA – Critically acclaimed film – 7 & 9 pm Friday; 4, 7 & 9 pm Saturday and 2 & 4 pm Sunday. ($7 evening/$6 matinee) |
| May 24 |
TOWNGATE UNPLUGGED– Featuring Kim & Friends, 8 p.m. at Towngate Theatre ($10/ $8 members) Call 304.242.7700 for more information. Tickets at the door only. No reservations. |
| May 27 |
PARCEL PLAYERS ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING- For students interested in becoming involved with Oglebay Institute’s summer youth theatre program either on stage or behind the scenes. 7 p.m. at Towngate Theatre. Call 304.242.7700 for more information. |
| May 30-31 |
TOWNGATE THEATRE PRESENTS “WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION" - Live performance of the Agatha Christie classic. Evening performances at 8 p.m., Sunday (June 1) matinee at 2 p.m. ($12.50/ $11 members.) Reserve your seat by calling 304.242.7700 |
| May 1-31 |
THE STIFEL FINE ARTS CENTER open to the public from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 304.242.7700, featuring the Hart Galleries and changing art exhibitions. |
| May 1-23 |
CROSSCURRENTS 2008 ART EXHIBITION - Continues at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. |
| May 17 |
OI SUMMER KICK-OFF- Enjoy free programs and learn about Oglebay Institute. This community event includes fun activities for the whole family- arts and crafts for kids, a performance of “Puss in Boots,” nature games, dance and fitness programs & lots of prize drawings including memberships, discounts on summer camps, free tickets, gift baskets and more. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m at the Stifel Fine Arts Center, free and open to the public. Call 304.242.7700 |
| May 23 |
“THE ART OF WINE” – Wine tasting & five course Italian dinner, Stifel Fine Arts Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. ($55/$50 members) Call 304.242.7700 for more information and to make reservations. |
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