Oglebay Institute : Inspiring the Imagination

News at OI

REGISTER NOW FOR FALL CLASSES

Oglebay Institute’s fall class session begins September 13 and offers affordable classes for all ages in art, dance, fitness, nature and theater.

New classes this session include Ageless Yoga, Ballet Workshops with Christopher Bandy, Knitting for Kids and The Art Assortment for kids. Plenty of old favorites return including Postage Stamp Players and Preschool Days at the Schrader Center.

Click here for a complete listing of classes.

Arts & Entertainment at OI

STIFEL OPENS SEASON WITH DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

The Stifel Fine Arts Center opens its 2010-11 exhibition season August 19 with Ed Freeman: "Desert Realty." Freeman’s work focuses on the dilapidated structures of the southern California desert, including motels, trailers and gas stations. Freeman then uses digital editing to enhance their physical reality and blur the line between reportage and fantasy.

A free public reception will take place 6:30-8:30 p.m. August 19 for the opening of this exhibit.

Exhibit continues through October 22. The Stifel Exhibition Season is proudly sponsored by United Bank.

Nature at OI

CELEBRATE NATURE THIS SUMMER
AT THE SCHRADER CENTER

Nature walks, stargazing and evening campfires are just a few ways to enjoy the outdoors this summer at Oglebay Institute’s Schrader Environmental Education Center.

Located in Oglebay Park, the Schrader Center offers nature programming all summer long that is educational, inexpensive and fun for the whole family.

Programs continue through Labor Day weekend. Activities include: Nature Walks, Butterfly Watch, Astronomy in the Park, Bluebird Watch, Evening Campfires, Snake Tales and the Oglebay Adventure. Pottery Painting and Nature Exploration Backpacks are also offered daily.

For more information call the Schrader Center at 304.242.6855 or visit our calendar of events. Programs are sponsored by Chesapeake Energy.

History at OI

APPRAISERS TIM LUKE AND GREG STRAHM RETURN FOR CASH IN THE ATTIC WEEKEND

Top-notch appraisal team Tim Luke and Greg Strahm return to Wheeling September 17 & 18 to share their antiques knowledge and advice with local residents.

Join Tim and Greg for The Appraisal Guys’ Price Is Right 6:30 p.m. Friday September 17 at the Mansion Museum. Enjoy this entertaining twist on the popular game show by guessing the value of items sold, appraised or gathered by Tim & Greg. Reservations can be made by calling 304.242.7272.

Tim and Greg will also host an Appraisal Event from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, September 18 at Cabela's at The Highlands.

Tim serves as an appraiser on HGTV’s popular Cash In the Attic television show. Tim and Greg co-own the TreasureQuest Appraisal Group. Both are accredited members of the International Society of Appraisers.

Programs are open to the public, and all proceeds support the Mansion and Glass Museums. Events are sponsored by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP and WTRF-TV. Click here for more information.