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Holiday Wine Event at Historic Stifel Mansion

Unwind from the hustle and bustle of the hectic holiday season at Oglebay Institute’s wine tasting event from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 16 at the Stifel Fine Arts Center.

Wine, Dine & Shop!

Sip award-winning vintages, dine on a buffet of foods from Ye Olde Alpha and socialize in a relaxing, friendly atmosphere.

The Stifel Center is elegantly decorated for the holiday season, and the wine event is a great opportunity for a holiday gathering with family and friends.

The Holiday Art Show and Sale is on display and will be open during the wine event. You can browse and shop from hundreds of handcrafted items while enjoying a favorite vintage.

Admission is $33/$28 OI members. Register online or call 304-242-7700.

Oglebay Institute hosts some of Wheeling’s most popular wine events. The Art of Wine series features wine and food pairings in the elegant, yet intimate, splendor of one of Wheeling’s grand properties. The 100-year-old Edemar Mansion (now known as the Stifel Fine Arts Center) is the former home of one of Wheeling’s most prominent families and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

More than the just wine…

During wine events, you will enjoy four to six wines and heavy hors d’ oeuvres. And learn tips on selecting and serving wines. You can also view the art on display in the gallery. As you explore the historic mansion, you will marvel at the stained glass windows, grand central staircase, marble floors and the majestic fireplace in the formal living room. You can purchase your favorite vintages, too. Most of all, unwind and have fun. Although events begin at 6:30 p.m., you can arrive early to meet the friendly staff.  And, at some events, guided tours of the art exhibit are offered at 6 p.m.

Oglebay Institute wine events are great places to discover new wines and meet other wine lovers, too. These popular events are also perfect for date nights and evenings out with friends.

Learn More.

To learn more about OI wine events and the hundreds of entertainment options at the Stifel Fine Arts Center and other OI venues, visit the OI Calendar of Events.

Families Enjoy Holiday Classic on the Towngate Stage

Oglebay Institute’s Towngate Theatre welcomes the holidays with the heartwarming show “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus.”

You can see this holiday classic December 2-4 and December 9-11.

This century-old tale was inspired by true events and is set in action when an eight-year-old-girl writes a letter to the editor asking about the existence of Santa Claus. Her letter and the reporter’s response prompted one of the most famous newspaper editorials of all time.

Every December Towngate stages a holiday production that is family-friendly and captures the spirit of the season.

This year’s production certainly fits the bill.

It’s a classic tale of faith, hope, Christmas magic and the human capacity to believe, and it’s perfect for local families looking for a holiday production appropriate for all ages.

On Christmas Eve, 1897, in New York City, eight-year-old Virginia is left wondering whether or not Santa really exists. With innocent wisdom, she seeks help from the source most trusted by her father, the  “New York Sun.” A down-on-his-luck newspaperman is charged with writing a reply.

His historic response becomes an iconic commentary on the human spirit and the true meaning of Christmas. It has become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in dozens of languages in books, movies, other editorials, and on posters and stamps.

Towngate Theatre Stages Holiday Classic

P.D. Gregg directs the show and more than 30 Ohio Valley residents perform in the production.

About six years ago Towngate added a holiday show to its season of community theater. Each year attendance has grown, and the production has a become a tradition among OI patrons.

Enjoy some holiday cheer!

Evening performances of “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” take place at 8 p.m. December 2, 3, 9 and 10. Matinee performances take place at 3 p.m. December 4 and 11.

Enjoy pre and post performance receptions in Towngate’s lobby, which will be decked for the holidays. Enjoy holiday cookies and punch. You can mingle with cast members, too. Come early and stay late. Most importantly, enjoy some holiday cheer with Towngate actors and staff.

Get tickets.

Due to the popularity of the show,  we recommend making advanced reservations. Purchase tickets at www.oionline.com, or you can call 304-242-7700.

Enjoy theater & more at Towngate …

Towngate is the premiere venue for community theater in Wheeling. Talented local actors perform in a variety of though-provoking, heartwarming, comedic and historically significant works from renowned playwrights and talented newcomers.

Area residents can also attend poetry and spoken word performances, children’s theater, ballet, improvisational comedy, cinema and live music at Towngate. Children, teens and adults enjoy year-round classes in theater and performing arts.