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Seeing Glass in a New Light: An Exhibition of Uranium Glass
Oglebay Institute’s Glass Museum
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By Phyllis Sigal It was an “AHA!” moment when Cheryl Pompeo, director of Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance, knew “12 … Continue reading OI’s Youth Ballet Company Presents ‘12 Dancing Princesses’
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Towngate Theatre’s upcoming 2025-26 Main Season promises something for every theater lover, featuring mystery, comedy, musical elements and compelling drama. … Continue reading Towngate Theatre Opens 2025-26 Season with “The Mousetrap”
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WHEELING, WV – Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center hosts a closing reception from 6-8pm Saturday, August 30 for its … Continue reading New Appalachia: Traditional Crafts Merge with Modern Innovation
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By PHYLLIS SIGAL “A friendly, welcoming environment.” … “A vibrant arts community.” … “Genuine people.” … “A good push.” … … Continue reading Artist Residency Trifecta: Win for Artists, Stifel & Community
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Oglebay Institute was formed in 1930 when a group of like-minded citizens with a vision and the philanthropy of the Oglebay family, came together to contribute to the joy of living by creating cultural, educational and recreational programming in Oglebay Park and expanding to serve the city of Wheeling & Upper Ohio Valley.
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Programs are made possible by the generous support of our members & sponsors and with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
