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NSX Brings Its Big Band Sound to Jazz at the Stifel

Jazz at the Stifel Returns November 12

Experience big city jazz shows in Wheeling.

Some of the region’s top jazz artists perform at Oglebay Institute’s Stifel Fine Arts Center on select Saturdays throughout the year.

Crowd-pleasing performers, expert showman and award-winning song stylists entertain crowds in the elegant, yet intimate, splendor of one of Wheeling’s grand properties.

Neon Swing X-perience:  Jumpin’ & Jivin’

On Saturday, November 12, Jazz at the Stifel welcomes the Neon Swing X-perience (NSX). This explosive band jumps, jives and rocks. They also perform regularly at one of Pittsburgh’s swankiest jazz clubs– NOLA on the Square.

NSX performs vintage American genres such as swing, rockabilly, hot jazz, horn rock, and blues. Described as “swing with sting,” NSX’s style is a raucous modernization of multiple influences all rooted in the big bands of the 1930s and 1940s. Wild, wacky, zany and fun!  Every NSX performance is an explosive retro party guaranteed to fill your ears with excitement.

Show begins at 8 p.m. November 12. They 100-year-old 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.

While enjoying a selection of desserts and wines that are available for purchase at all jazz shows, explore the historic home. You can view the art on display in the galleries, too.

Get Tickets

Tickets are $20. Reserve seats at www.oionline.com or call 304-242-7700.

 

 

OI Festival of Trees 2016

FESTIVAL OF TREES RETURNS NOVEMBER 11-19

Oglebay Institute is pleased to present the Festival of Trees November 11-19.

During OI’s Festival of Trees, Oglebay’s Pine Room is transformed into a Christmas wonderland of fully-decorated trees, wreaths, centerpieces and swags created by area designers. All items are for sale and proceeds benefit Oglebay Institute’s arts, cultural, and nature programs. The Festival also highlights Oglebay Institute programming throughout the week.

Open Daily 2-7pm Beginning November 12
Admission: $5 adults; $4 senior citizens and children ages 5-12. Free for children 4 & under.

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Festival of Trees Special Events:

Opening Night Reception – 7-10pm Friday, November 11
Be among the first to see and purchase trees and other items. Enjoy food stations and a beer & wine bar, and be among the first to purchase a tree for yourself, your business, or for a local family or organization in need.
$35 per person.

Children’s Breakfast Among the Trees – 9-10:15am or 10:45am-12pm Saturday, November 12
Our friends at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery cook up a delicious breakfast of waffles, scrambled eggs and bacon. You’ll have plenty of holiday fun, too!  Hear reindeer stories, make nature-inspired crafts and a screen print of Rudolph, who is our very special guest.  He will join the fun, interact with guests and pose for photos. $15 per person (free to children 3 and under)

Salsa & Cerveza Night- 7-9pm Saturday, November 12
Join instructors Peter Lim and Andrea Baggot for a Salsa dancing lesson, along with a selection of Spanish beers. $33 ($28 OI members) per person.

Civic Clubs Luncheon Among the Trees – Noon-1:30pm Tuesday, November 15
Members of local civics clubs are invited to hold their weekly meetings among the trees. Enjoy lunch and an informational presentation about the programs of Oglebay Institute. $12 per person.

An Afternoon for Seniors with Ron Retzer – 1-3pm Wednesday, November 16
Join us for refreshments and holiday tunes performed by the Ron Retzer Trio.
$4 per person.

Wine Tasting – 7-9pm Saturday, November 19
Experience a tasting of six wines paired with a scrumptious assortment of hors d’oeuvres.  $33 ($28 OI Members) per person.

Thank you, sponsors!

An anonymous donor and these generous sponsors help support Festival of Trees:  First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union, Paree Insurance Center, Paull Associates Insurance/Real Estate and Premier Bank & Trust. Tree delivery is provided by Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration.