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| August 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. |
| August 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. |
| August 1-14 |
OGLEBAY INSTITUTE SUMMER DAY CAMPS - Weeklong camps for children ages 3-13 in art, nature, dance and theater. Camps continue through August 14. Call 304.242.7700 for more information or click here. |
| August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
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. |
| August 4-31 |
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. |
| August 4, 11, 18, 25 |
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. |
| August 4, 11, 18, 25 |
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. |
| August 4, 11, 18, 25 |
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. |
| August 5, 12, 19, 26 |
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. |
| August 5, 12, 19, 26 |
CAMPFIRES - Singing, story telling and marshmallow roasting. Thursdays, 8pm at the Schrader Center. $3, free for OI members or with wristbands. |
| August 6, 13, 20, 27 |
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. |
| August 7, 14, 21, 28 |
OGLEBAY ADVENTURE - Explore the forests and streams of Oglebay. Saturdays, 10am at the Schrader Center. $3, free for OI members or with wristbands. |
| August 10 |
BLUEGRASS JAM - 7 p.m. at the Schrader Center. Free and open to all interested musicians. |
| August 19 |
SCHRADER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION BOOK CLUB - featuring "Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature" by Janine Benyus. 7 p.m. at the Schrader Center. Free and open to the public. Call 304.242.6855 for more information. |
| August 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 Available daily at the Glass Museum.
The Mansion and Glass Museum are open daily from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| August 1-31 |
"WHY OI?" THE ORIGIN OF OGLEBAY INSTITUTE - Exhibit continues through October 10 at the Mansion Museum. |
| August 8-9 |
STUDY TRAVEL TRIP - The Chautauqua Institution, New York. Presented by the Museums of Oglebay Institute. $450 per person. Call 304.242.7272 to register. Click here for more information. |
| August 22 |
THE MUSEUMS OF OGLEBAY INSTITUTE SUNDAY LECTURE SERIES - 3D Without the Glasses: Community Theatre in America. Presented by Rod McCullough. 1pm at the Mansion Museum. $10/$8 OI members. Call 304.242.7272 for reservations. |
| August 1-14 |
OGLEBAY INSTITUTE SUMMER DAY CAMPS - Weeklong camps for children ages 3-13 in art, nature, dance and theater. Camps continue through August 14. Call 304.242.7700 for more information or click here. |
| August 11-14 |
OGLEBAY INSTITUTE'S PARCEL PLAYERS - present "Tartuffe" by Jean Baptiste Molière. 8 p.m. at Towngate Theatre. Tickets: $7. Call 304.242.7700. |
| August 20-22 |
TOWNGATE CINEMA - presents "Please Give." 7 & 9 p.m. Friday, 4, 7 & 9 p.m. Saturday, and 2 & 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $7/$6 OI members and seniors. |
| August 27-29 |
TOWNGATE CINEMA - presents “Babies.” 7 & 9 p.m. Friday, 4, 7 & 9 p.m. Saturday, and 2 & 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $7/$6 OI members and seniors. |
| August 28 |
DANCE & VISUAL ARTS CLASSES OPEN HOUSE - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Stifel Center. Meet OI instructors, learn about new classes, register for fall classes and be entered to win a free class. Free and open to the public. For more information call 304.242.7700. |
| August 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. |
| August 1-14 |
OGLEBAY INSTITUTE SUMMER DAY CAMPS - Weeklong camps for children ages 3-13 in art, nature, dance and theater. Camps continue through August 14. Call 304.242.7700 for more information or click here. |
| August 1-7 |
BEAUTIFUL MINDS - Exhibit continues through August 7 at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. |
| August 14-15 |
5TH ANNUAL PAINT OGLEBAY PLEIN AIR - Landscape painting throughout Oglebay Resort. Public receptions and sales, 5 -7 p.m. Saturday and 2 - 4 p.m. Sunday at Wilson Lodge. Click here for details. |
| August 19-31 |
ED FREEMAN "DESERT REALTY" - Free public opening reception; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 19 at the Stifel Fine Arts Center. Exhibit continues through October 22. |
| August 28 |
DANCE & VISUAL ARTS CLASSES OPEN HOUSE - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Stifel Center. Meet OI instructors, learn about new classes, register for fall classes and be entered to win a free class. Free and open to the public. For more information call 304.242.7700. |
| August 29 |
A TOUCH OF THAI CULTURAL EVENT - Thai food, cooking demonstrations, jewelry, dancing, kick-boxing demonstrations and more. Noon - 5 p.m. at the Stifel Center. Tickets: $10 in advance ($12 at the door). Purchase tickets at the Stifel Center or Golden Chopsticks Restaurant, Wheeling Island. Proceeds benefit arts & cultural programming at the Stifel Center. Call 304.242.7700 for more information. |
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| Contacts |
Environmental
Education
304.242.6855
Museums
304.242.7272
Performing Arts
304.242.7700
Visual Arts
304.242.7700
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