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Oglebay Institute continues its Art and Ale craft beer series at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 5 at its Stifel Fine Arts Center in Wheeling. The event features beer and food pairings from Wheeling Brewing Company.  Guests can also view the art exhibit on display in the Hart Galleries.

Selections Include:

Weelunk Blonde Ale paired with Detox Salad
4.8% ABV 16 IBUs
A refreshingly light-bodied blonde ale, with a hint of fruity aroma and light citrus flavor. Honey, and wheat malts, paired with Cascade and Saaz hops provide a pleasant experience, welcomed to the city named as “The Place of the Skull.”

McColloch’s Wheat Ale paired with Sweet Brisket and Berries
5.0% ABV 22 IBUs
An American Wheat Ale that is light in body with a crisp, citrus finish. Brewed with pale and wheat malts with hints of Cascade & Amarillo hops. You do not need to be as daring as Samuel McColloch and his horse to enjoy this brew.

Old Reymann’s Amber Ale paired with Beef Tenderloin
6.4% ABV 31 IBUs
This gold-burnished American Amber Ale is mildly sweet, mildly toasty, and characterized by a supremely gentle bite. Inspired by one of the most famous of Wheeling’s many historic breweries, this ale is a tribute to easy-drinking.

Moon Dog I.P.A.  paired with Smoke Salmon Lettuce Wraps
6.2% ABV 60 IBUs
Named after local hero and icon Charles Waldrum, who is always pedaling his bike to help out! Our India Pale Ale has a slight sweetness and a nice balance with three hop varieties, creating bitterness, flavor, and aroma.

Nail City Porter paired with Short Bread
6.4% ABV 40 IBUs
A dark ale with a complex and toasty character achieved through the use of chocolate, caramel malts, and roasted barley . Brewed in tribute to Wheeling’s famous steel-production industry, this beer is the working man’s best friend

About Wheeling Brewing Company

Wheeling Brewing Company is a micro-brewpub located in Wheeling’s historic Centre Market district in downtown Wheeling, WV. Founded in 2014, Wheeling Brewing Company was created out of a passion to lead in the revitalization of downtown Wheeling and to resurrect a rich history of micro-brewing in the area.

Featuring award winning beer, sophisticated wine and exquisite food in an urban setting, Wheeling Brewing Company strives to partner with local businesses and farmers to source food and beer creations.

Soak Up the Atmosphere.

Craft beer events take place in the elegant, yet intimate, splendor of one of Wheeling’s grand properties.

The 100-year-old Stifel Mansion is the former home of one of Wheeling’s most prominent families and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While strolling through the historic home,  marvel at the stained glass windows, grand central staircase, marble floors and the majestic fireplace in the formal living room. During warm weather, stroll through the gardens. You can also view the art on display in the gallery.  Most of all, unwind and have fun.

Get Tickets

Admission to the event is $30 and includes all beverages, buffet of foods and the show. Members of Oglebay Institute receive a discount. Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700.

On Saturday, April 22, The Prosers return to the Towngate stage, bringing their unique style of spoken word poetry. The group performs original, intensely emotional works. They share powerful stories of personal struggle and authentic experiences while examining social justice issues.

Power and Disorder

This performance differs from previous shows in that the group will  present work in two themes, as opposed to one.

According to Proser member and director Whitney Healy, the poets will interpret Disorder and Power as they want, which should make for a very diverse show.

The Prosers chose these topics because April is National Poetry Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Dating/Domestic Violence month.

“In a think-session, the topics of ‘disorder’ and ‘power’ came up as possible inspirational words to personify these three ‘national awareness’ subjects, and all members decided they could do something with these two words. Some of our performers will interpret the terms ‘disorder’ as a mental health issue, while others may interpret it differently. ‘Power’ is also interpreted in a domestic-violence sort of way but is, of course, not limited to that,” Healy explained.

Both newcomers and seasoned members will perform at the show. The performers include newcomers Ryan Norman and Carly Hatfield as well as returning performers Rosaline Clark, Lacey Matheny, Adam Marquart and Claudell Whetstone. Healy directs the show.

Healy said The Prosers’ unique form of poetry is important on several levels.
“It allows individuals to voice his or her opinion in a very nontraditional way. When people here ‘poetry’ they usually think of the classics—Keats, Frost, Dickinson, Plath—we take a much more modern, freestyle approach to poetry in our writing styles.”

In addition to The Prosers who are performing at this show, the event will also feature an open mic session. Poets, new and experienced, shy and bold, are welcome to bring their poems and read aloud to the audience.

If you have something to say, the microphones and the ears are open at Towngate Theatre. Come share your story.

Get Tickets

Tickets are on sale now. Purchase tickets online, at the door or call 304-242-7700. Admission is only $5.

Towngate Theatre is more than theater…

Towngate’s Second Season enhances Wheeling’s arts landscape with literary programming, spoken word performances, improvisation and more.  Programs often feature works by emerging and/or local authors, playwrights and poets.