July 2010
Environmental Education
July 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.
July 1-31 NATURE EXPLORATION BACKPACKS - Available daily. Backpacks include field equipment & guides for families to investigate the unique habitats of Oglebay together. $5; free for OI members.
July 1-31 PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY - Available 10am - 4pm Wed. - Sat.; noon - 4pm Sun. Choose from several shapes to paint or glaze. Pieces must be left overnight to dry. $15-$25 depending on piece.
July 1-31 OGLEBAY INSTITUTE SUMMER DAY CAMPS - Continue through August 14. Weeklong camps for children ages 3-13 in art, nature, dance and theater. Call 304.242.7700 for more information or click here.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 BLUEBIRD WATCH - Assist in monitoring nest boxes & Bluebird populations of Oglebay. Thursdays, 10am at the Schrader Center. $3, free for OI members or with wristbands.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 CAMPFIRES - Singing, story telling and marshmallow roasting. Thursdays, 8pm at the Schrader Center. $3, free for OI members or with wristbands.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 SNAKE TALES - Learn to identify snakes native to the region. Fridays, 3:30pm at the Schrader Center. $3, free for OI members or with wristbands.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 OGLEBAY ADVENTURE - Explore the forests and streams of Oglebay. Saturdays, 10am at the Schrader Center. $3, free for OI members or with wristbands.
July 6, 13, 20, 27 NATURE WALKS - Continue the tradition began in 1926 by A.B. Brooks. Tuesdays; 10am at the Schrader Center. $3, free for OI members or with wristbands.
July 7, 14, 21, 28 BUTTERFLY WATCH - Study butterfly species in the Corson Wildflower and Butterfly Garden. Wednesdays, 10am at the Schrader Center. $3, free for OI members or with wristbands.
July 7, 14, 21, 28 WEDNESDAY WALKS - Guided nature walks through the trails of Oglebay. Wednesday evenings, 7pm at the Schrader center. $3, free for OI members or with wristbands.
July 7, 14, 21, 28 ASTRONOMY IN THE PARK - Observe the night sky with local astronomy experts. Wednesday evenings, 9pm at the Speidel Observatory. $3, free for OI members or with wristbands.
July 13 BLUEGRASS JAM - 7 p.m. at the Schrader Center. Free and open to all interested musicians.
July 15 SCHRADER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION BOOK CLUB - featuring "The Value of Nothing: How to Reshape Market Society and Redefine Democracy" by Raj Patel. 7 p.m. at the Schrader Center. Free and open to the public. Call 304.242.6855 for more information.
July 17 BEEKEEPING FOR BEGINERS SEMINAR - Presented by the Tri-State Beekeepers Association. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Schrader Center. $25 for Tri- State Beekeepers Assoc. members ($30 nonmembers). Call (304) 242-9867 for more information.
July 18-31 JUNIOR NATURE CAMP - Residential camp for ages 10-15. Camp Giscowheco, Dallas Pike, WV. Call 304.242.6855 for registration information or click here.
Museums
July 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.

The Mansion and Glass Museum are open daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

July 1-31 "WHY OI?" THE ORIGIN OF OGLEBAY INSTITUTE - Exhibit continues through October 10 at the Mansion Museum.
July 5-9 SUMMER HISTORY DAYS - 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Museums of Oglebay Institute. Features interactive programming focusing on the Museums’ collections and exhibits followed by swimming at the Oglebay Park outdoor pool. Perfect for children visiting Wheeling and local residents. Flexible enrollment. $20/$15 OI members per day. Call 304.242.7272 to register. Click here for more information.
July 10 GUEST GLASS ARTIST THERESA CRESS - Flameworking demos & more. 10 a.m. -5 p.m. at the Glass Museum Studio, Oglebay.
July 25 THE MUSEUMS OF OGLEBAY INSTITUTE SUNDAY LECTURE SERIES - From the Two-Step to the Two-Step and a Little Swing In Between. Presented by Ralph G. Giordano with Thelma Olsen. 1 p.m. at the Mansion Museum. $10/$8 OI members. Call 304.242.7272 for reservations.
Performing Arts
July 1-31 OGLEBAY INSTITUTE SUMMER DAY CAMPS - Continue through August 14. Weeklong camps for children ages 3-13 in art, nature, dance and theater. Call 304.242.7700 for more information or click here.
July 6-9 SUMMER INTENSIVE IN THE ARTS - Performing & visual arts camp for children entering grade 1 - entering grade 12. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Stifel Fine Arts Center & School of Dance. Call 304.242.7700 to register or click here for more information.
July 7-10 OGLEBAY INSTITUTE'S PARCEL PLAYERS - present "The Real Inspector Hound" by Tom Stoppard. 8 p.m. at Towngate Theatre. Tickets: $7. Call 304.242.7700.
July 21-24 OGLEBAY INSTITUTE'S PARCEL PLAYERS - present "Wiley and the Hairy Man" by Suzan Zeder. 7 p.m. at Towngate Theatre. Tickets: $7. Call 304.242.7700.
Visual Arts
July 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.
July 1-31 BEAUTIFUL MINDS - Exhibit continues through August 7 at the Stifel Fine Arts Center.
July 1-31 OGLEBAY INSTITUTE SUMMER DAY CAMPS - Continue through August 14. Weeklong camps for children ages 3-13 in art, nature, dance and theater. Call 304.242.7700 for more information or click here.
July 6-9 SUMMER INTENSIVE IN THE ARTS - Performing & visual arts camp for children entering grade 1 - entering grade 12. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Stifel Fine Arts Center & School of Dance. Call 304.242.7700 to register or click here for more information.

 

 

 

 
Months
July
August
Contacts
Environmental Education
304.242.6855

Museums
304.242.7272

Performing Arts
304.242.7700

Visual Arts
304.242.7700