OI Events: Culinary

Sweeten up your world 5:30-6:30pm Tuesday, March 3 at the Schrader Center during our Maple Campfire Cookout.

Maple sugaring season provides an opportunity to add a sweet ingredient to many dishes. We’ll slow bake sweet potatoes in the coals of the campfire, and then enjoy them with a drizzle of maple syrup from the Schrader sugar bush. Crispy bacon and maple-glazed nuts will round-out our delectable menu.

Admission is $8 ($5 OI members) per person. Open to family sand adults of all ages. Pre-registration required.

Register online or call 304-242-6855.

More about the Schrader Center:

The Schrader Center offers dozens of seasonal nature programs for all ages. Nature enthusiasts gather here to experience a sense of community around a shared love of nature. Preschoolers through adults enjoy our year-round nature activities. Our hands-on programs expand nature knowledge, promote outdoor discovery and foster lifelong learning.

Art & Ale: Irish beer tasting and Celtic music. 6:30pm Friday, March 13 at the Stifel Fine Arts Center.

Find your “Kiss Me I’m Irish” t-shirt. Then, come celebrate with the Irish and Irish-at-heart. If you’re tired of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by standing around a crowded bar drinking light beers with green food coloring, grab your friends and join us at our annual Irish beer tasting event.

Hang out in one of the coolest old mansion’s in Wheeling. Ample supplies of Irish beers are served along with Irish foods. And, live Celtic music knocks the moss off your Blarney Stone!

Beer selections include Kentucky Irish Red Ale, Harpoon Craic Irish Red IPA, Breckenridge Nitro Irish Stout, Flying Dog Lucky SOB, Harp and Guinness Blonde.

Menu includes Colcannon potatoes, pulled pork with slaw and slider buns, corn beef chimichangas, roast beef and gravy, spinach salad and brownies

$35 ($30 OI members)

Register online or call 304-242-7700.

More than just a beer tasting. . .

Oglebay Institute’s beer tasting events are must-attend social gatherings for craft beer enthusiasts in the Wheeling area. During the events, you can also view the art exhibit on display in the gallery and explore the elegant mansion. During warm weather, stroll through the sculpture gardens. You can purchase your favorite brews to take home, 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.

Discover new beers. Socialize with friends. Explore one of Wheeling’s grand, historic properties and view interesting and thought-provoking art at OI’s popular beer tasting events.

2019-20 Wine & Beer Tasting Events at the Stifel Fine Arts Center:

September 13: The Art of Wine: Outdoor Tasting with Live Music
September 20: Art & Ale: Outdoor Tasting with Wood-Fired Pizza
November 22: The Art of Wine: Festival of Trees
December 13: The Art of Wine: Tasting & Holiday Dinner
January 17: Art & Ale: The Wheeling Alers Home Brewing Club
February 14: The Art of Wine: Valentine’s Dinner
March 13: Art & Ale: Irish Beers & Celtic Music
April 10: Stifel Wine & Beer Tasting Event with Live Music
April 24: The Art of Wine: Tasting &  Five-Course Dinner
May 15: Outdoor Wine & Beer Tasting Event with Live Music

Oglebay Institute’s annual Antiques Show & Sale kicks-off with the Dessert with Antiques Preview Party 7-10pm Friday, April 3 at Oglebay Park’s Wilson Lodge.

This popular event includes an enticing array of sweets and coffees along with a special sneak peek of the show. A cash bar is also available.

Tickets are $30 per person and includes repeat admission to the show Saturday and Sunday. Register online, call 304-242-7272 or purchase tickets at the door.

Other special events take place Friday, including the popular Preview cocktail at Oglebay Institute’s shimmering Glass Museum. Guests enjoy great food and an open bar and get to roam the Museums’ 3000 examples of historic Wheeling glass.

Antiques Show Special Events & Ticket Levels.

Dessert with Antiques Preview Party ($30 per person)
Exclusive dessert party and preview shopping from 7-10pm Friday at Wilson Lodge. Includes repeat admission to the Antiques Show Saturday & Sunday; Dealer Booth Talks on Saturday; weekend admission to the Mansion & Glass Museums and a door prize entry.

Preview Party ($75 per person)
Includes Preview Party at Glass Museum (6-8pm Friday.); Dessert with Antiques Preview Party and Shopping at Wilson Lodge (7-10pm Fri.); limousine service to and from Wilson Lodge; repeat admission to the Antiques Show Saturday & Sunday; Dealer Booth Talks on Saturday; weekend admission to the Mansion & Glass Museums; listing in program (if purchased by March 13) and door prize entry.

Patron Package ($100 per person)
Includes Preview Party at Glass Museum (6-8pm Friday.); Dessert with Antiques Preview Party and Shopping at Wilson Lodge (7-10pm Fri.); limousine service to and from Wilson Lodge; special “no line” patron entrance; open bar at Dessert with Antiques; special prize drawing; Dealer Meet & Greet at Glass Museum (5:30-6:30pm Saturday); exclusive Dealer’s tour with morning libations (9am Saturday); repeat admission to the Antiques Show Saturday & Sunday; Dealer Booth Talks on Saturday; weekend admission to the Mansion & Glass Museums; listing in program (if purchased by March 13) and door prize entry.

Register online for any of the Friday night events or call 304-242-7272.

More about Oglebay Institute’s Antiques Show:

Oglebay Institute’s annual Antiques Show & Sale is the largest and longest-running in West Virginia, and among the oldest in the country. Quality merchandise and diverse inventory will appeal to both experienced collectors and novice buyers. More than 50 dealers from 10 states are featured.

General show hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, April 4 and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, April 5. General admission is $12.

An Evening of Wine AND Beer! Oglebay Institute has combined its Art of Wine series and its Art and Ale craft beer series into one special event.

Enjoy the best of both worlds Friday, April 10 at the Stifel Fine Arts Center! The event begins at 6:30pm.

A buffet of foods from Ye Olde Alpha will be served. Guests will also enjoy live music and can browse the current art exhibition on display.

$35 ($30 OI members)

Register online or call 304-242-7700.

More than just a beer tasting. . .

Oglebay Institute’s wine & beer tasting events are must-attend social gatherings in the Wheeling area. During the events, you can also view the art exhibit on display in the gallery and explore the elegant mansion. During warm weather, stroll through the sculpture gardens. You can purchase your favorite wines & brews to take home, 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.

Discover new wines & beers. Socialize with friends. Explore one of Wheeling’s grand, historic properties and view interesting and thought-provoking art at OI’s popular beer tasting events.

2019-20 Wine & Beer Tasting Events at the Stifel Fine Arts Center:

September 13: The Art of Wine: Outdoor Tasting with Live Music
September 20: Art & Ale: Outdoor Tasting with Wood-Fired Pizza
November 22: The Art of Wine: Festival of Trees
December 13: The Art of Wine: Tasting & Holiday Dinner
January 17: Art & Ale: The Wheeling Alers Home Brewing Club
February 14: The Art of Wine: Valentine’s Dinner
March 13: Art & Ale: Irish Beers & Celtic Music
April 10: Stifel Wine & Beer Tasting Event with Live Music
April 24: The Art of Wine: Tasting &  Five-Course Dinner
May 15: Outdoor Wine & Beer Tasting Event with Live Music

Sample 4-6 wines while enjoying a five-course dinner 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 24 at the Stifel Fine Arts Center.

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.

$55 ($50 OI members)

Register online or call 304-242-7700.

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. During warm weather, stroll through the gardens. 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.

2019-20 Wine & Beer Tasting Events at the Stifel Fine Arts Center:

September 13: The Art of Wine: Outdoor Tasting with Live Music
September 20: Art & Ale: Outdoor Tasting with Wood-Fired Pizza
November 22: The Art of Wine: Festival of Trees
December 13: The Art of Wine: Tasting & Holiday Dinner
January 17: Art & Ale: The Wheeling Alers Home Brewing Club
February 14: The Art of Wine: Valentine’s Dinner
March 13: Art & Ale: Irish Beers & Celtic Music
April 10: Stifel Wine & Beer Tasting Event with Live Music
April 24: The Art of Wine: Tasting &  Five-Course Dinner
May 15: Outdoor Wine & Beer Tasting Event with Live Music

An Evening of Wine AND Beer! Oglebay Institute has combined its Art of Wine series and its Art and Ale craft beer series into one special event.

Enjoy the best of both worlds Friday, May 15 at the Stifel Fine Arts Center! The event begins at 6:30pm.

A buffet of foods from Ye Olde Alpha will be served. Guests will also enjoy live music and can browse the Crosscurrents art exhibition on display.

$35 ($30 OI members)

Register online or call 304-242-7700.

More than just a beer tasting. . .

Oglebay Institute’s wine & beer tasting events are must-attend social gatherings in the Wheeling area. During the events, you can also view the art exhibit on display in the gallery and explore the elegant mansion. During warm weather, stroll through the sculpture gardens. You can purchase your favorite wines & brews to take home, 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.

Discover new wines & beers. Socialize with friends. Explore one of Wheeling’s grand, historic properties and view interesting and thought-provoking art at OI’s popular beer tasting events.

2019-20 Wine & Beer Tasting Events at the Stifel Fine Arts Center:

September 13: The Art of Wine: Outdoor Tasting with Live Music
September 20: Art & Ale: Outdoor Tasting with Wood-Fired Pizza
November 22: The Art of Wine: Festival of Trees
December 13: The Art of Wine: Tasting & Holiday Dinner
January 17: Art & Ale: The Wheeling Alers Home Brewing Club
February 14: The Art of Wine: Valentine’s Dinner
March 13: Art & Ale: Irish Beers & Celtic Music
April 10: Stifel Wine & Beer Tasting Event with Live Music
April 24: The Art of Wine: Tasting &  Five-Course Dinner
May 15: Outdoor Wine & Beer Tasting Event with Live Music