OI Events: Live Music

Live Music in Wheeling: The Trainjumpers                                                                             Opening performance by Adrian Niles
8 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2019
Towngate Theatre

Sponsored by Main Street Bank.

All tickets $12.50.
Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700.

About the Trainjumpers

West Virginia’s own The Trainjumpers plays funky music with fat backbeats and soul music that sounds like it was made in a different age.

In praising its “soul-swinging” style, late great Steubenville rock critic Mark J. Miller once said band members “sound like they haven’t listened to anything after 1975.” That might be stretching it a bit, but the band’s first three records – “Deadtown” then “Bring on the Trainjumpers” and finally, “Wide-Eyed Tragic Myth,” all have definite reggae, soul and Americana influences. A new recording is currently in the works that would further stretch the sound.

The band’s focus on groove is logical considering the drummer is Brian “Nugget” Gorby, the center of the Hackensaw Boys’ rhythmic throwdown the last few years during extended international touring. Nugget is a great throwback reggae/funk drummer and he and guitarist Matt Heusel have been playing together for years, while looking forward to making more good music. Bassist/vocalist/outlaw Scotty Harkness is a Trainjumpers veteran, a great player, and goes way back to the early Wheeling jam years with Heusel and Gorby. The tight sound the little group makes is testament to the years of logging musical minutes together.

Towngate Supports Live Music

Towngate proudly supports live music in Wheeling. Some of the region’s most versatile and entertaining musicians perform on the Towngate stage on select weekends throughout the year.

Towngate 2019-20 Live Music Schedule:

Ananga Martin Band Album Release Party August 17
The Trainjumpers with Adrian Niles September 13
Songwriters Circle with Joe Zelek October 26
A Very Bridge & Tunnel Christmas III December 20
Hermie & Harry’s Dueling Pianos January 18
MSM February 22
Hoard and Jones with Jamie Peck April 25
Bill Gorby & the Musical Mercenaries June 13

Towngate is more than just theater…

A church-turned-theater, Towngate is located in Wheeling’s historic Centre Market District. Towngate is a cornerstone of creative life in Wheeling and serves as an entertainment destination for residents of Wheeling, the Upper Ohio Valley and beyond. People of all ages and backgrounds gather here to create and experience art onstage.

At Towngate, you can watch live theater.  Listen to poetry and spoken word performances.  Bring the kiddos to a children’s theater production. Attend a ballet. You can take a class or audition for a play. We also showcase improvisational comedy. Local and regional musicians also perform on the Towngate stage. You can see movies, too. Enjoy hundreds of live performances, concerts, events and classes year-round. See you at Towngate!

Jazz at the Stifel presents Roger Hoard Quartet.

8pm Saturday, September 14, 2019

All Tickets: $22.50. Purchase online or call 304-242-7700.

2019-20 Jazz at the Stifel Season Schedule

September 14: Roger Hoard Quartet
October 12: Lisa Yvonne Ferraro
November 16: Jenny Wilson Trio (Jazz Among the Trees)
February 8: Curtis Johnson Quintet featuring Yana Tyulkova
March 14: Bob Thompson Trio
April 4: Peck Family Jazz Band

Experience big city jazz shows in Wheeling.

Some of the region’s top jazz artists perform at the 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.

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.

While enjoying a selection of desserts and wines that are available for purchase at all shows, 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.

Join us Saturday, September 28 as we launch the Joseph B. Holloway Memorial Scholarship Fund. The evening will include a performance by the internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning singer, pianist and raconteur Mark Nadler, performing his tribute to American songwriter, Cole Porter.

This exhilarating performance captures the essence of Porter’s witty and urbane scores with vibrant arrangements. Nadler’s perceptive, sensitive, touching and even haunting interpretations also serve as a narrative for Porter’s life with an uncanny sense of artistry and showmanship.

Considered one of his best shows ever, this is a can’t-miss performance in the splendor and intimacy of Wheeling’s Stifel Mansion.

This event is also a tribute to Wheeling-born Joseph B. Holloway, a professional dancer and Nadler’s late partner, and will launch a memorial scholarship fund in his name that will provide area children financial assistance to attend Oglebay Institute’s School of Dance.

Cocktail hour begins at 7pm. Admission is $75 per person.
($60 of the ticket price is tax deductible.)

Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700.

To make a gift to the Joseph B. Holloway Memorial Scholarship Fund, click here.
Additional donations to the fund are tax deductible.

Shop handcrafted wares and gourmet foods produced by the region’s best artists at the Oglebayfest Markets October 4-6.

Part of the annual fall festival, the Phil Maxwell Artists’ & Gourmet Markets at Oglebayfest attracts dozens of vendors selling handcrafted wares and specialty foods. Artist demos, food, wine samples, refreshments, and live music add to the celebration.

Open noon – 7pm Friday, 10am – 7pm Saturday and 10am – 5pm Sunday. Free admission.

More about Oglebayfest:

Began in 1978 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Oglebay, Oglebayfest provides an annual ‘thank-you’ to all who visit Oglebay Park year-round.

Famous for its food, specialty menu items are offered throughout the park including the Ihlenfeld Dining Room at Wilson Lodge. The Rathskeller, located at Hess Shelter, is also a popular destination with the  Wagon Shed offering food service.

The Ohio County Country Fair, kick-off parade and an electrifying fireworks display are also highlights of the Oglebayfest weekend.

Click here for more information and special lodging packages.

Jazz at the Stifel presents Lisa Yvonne Ferraro.

8pm Saturday, October 12, 2019

All tickets are $22.50. Purchase online or call 304-242-7700.

2019-20 Jazz at the Stifel Season Schedule

September 14: Roger Hoard Quartet
October 12: Lisa Yvonne Ferraro
November 16: Jenny Wilson Trio (Jazz Among the Trees)
February 8: Curtis Johnson Quintet featuring Yana Tyulkova
March 14: Bob Thompson Trio
April 4: Peck Family Jazz Band

Experience big city jazz shows in Wheeling.

Some of the region’s top jazz artists perform at the 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.

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.

While enjoying a selection of desserts and wines that are available for purchase at all shows, 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.

Join us for a gathering of the Valley’s most prolific songwriters and musicians for a one-of-a-kind evening of story and song, hosted by Joe Zelek, at  8pm Saturday, October 26 at Towngate Theatre.

Sponsored by Main Street Bank.

All tickets are $12.50. Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700.

Towngate Supports Live Music

Towngate proudly supports live music in Wheeling. Some of the region’s most versatile and entertaining musicians perform on the Towngate stage on select weekends throughout the year.

Towngate 2019-20 Live Music Schedule:

Ananga Martin Band Album Release Party August 17
The Trainjumpers with Adrian Niles September 13
Songwriters Circle with Joe Zelek October 26
A Very Bridge & Tunnel Christmas III December 20
Hermie & Harry’s Dueling Pianos January 18
MSM February 22
Hoard and Jones with Jamie Peck April 25
Bill Gorby & the Musical Mercenaries June 13

Towngate is more than just theater…

A church-turned-theater, Towngate is located in Wheeling’s historic Centre Market District. Towngate is a cornerstone of creative life in Wheeling and serves as an entertainment destination for residents of Wheeling, the Upper Ohio Valley and beyond. People of all ages and backgrounds gather here to create and experience art onstage.

At Towngate, you can watch live theater.  Listen to poetry and spoken word performances. Bring the kiddos to a children’s theater production. Attend a ballet. You can take a class or audition for a play. We also showcase improvisational comedy. Local and regional musicians also perform on the Towngate stage. You can see movies, too! Enjoy hundreds of live performances, concerts, events and classes year-round. See you at Towngate!

Jazz at the Stifel presents The Jenny Wilson Trio (Jazz Among the Trees)

8 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019

All tickets are $22.50. Purchase online or call 304-242-7700.

The show takes place during Oglebay Institute’s Festival of Trees and Holiday Art Show and Sale. Doors open at 6:30pm and remain open until 11pm. Come early and stay late to browse and shop before and after the concert.

The Jenny Wilson Trio jazz ensemble focuses on original music as well as choice classic and contemporary standards.

Jenny Wilson is a composer, pianist, flutist and vocalist. Originally from Queens, New York, she is a graduate of West Virginia University’s master of music jazz pedagogy program and has toured in Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Her composing, warm vocal style and articulate piano playing have earned her a fulltime career in music performance. This will be the second performance by the trio at Stifel Fine Arts Center.

Bassist Nathan Wilson is Jenny’s husband and also performs with the Squonk Opera from Pittsburgh, PA. He is especially attuned to the melodic style of playing that is a key element to the group sound.

Drummer David Glover is the director of the music program at Slippery Rock University. He is a member of the Balcony Big Band and plays regularly with the Jenny Wilson Trio.

2019-20 Jazz at the Stifel Season Schedule

September 14: Roger Hoard Quartet
October 12: Lisa Yvonne Ferraro
November 16: Jenny Wilson Trio (Jazz Among the Trees)
February 8: Curtis Johnson Quintet featuring Yana Tyulkova
March 14: Bob Thompson Trio
April 4: Peck Family Jazz Band

Experience big city jazz shows in Wheeling.

Some of the region’s top jazz artists perform at the 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.

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.

While enjoying a selection of desserts and wines that are available for purchase at all shows, 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.

Enjoy Bluegrass music at the historic Stifel Fine Arts Center! Mountain Moon Coffeehouse presents the Bill Gorby & The Musical Mercenaries Saturday, November 23. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music begins at 7 p.m.

Admission is $15 ($12.50 OI members) and includes coffee, tea and light snacks. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and merchandise available for purchase.

Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700.

Experience a toe-tappin’ good time!

Some of the region’s best bluegrass, Americana and roots music artists perform in Wheeling as part of the popular Mountain Moon Coffeehouse series.

Crowd-pleasing performers, expert pickers, talented vocalists and captivating storytellers entertain crowds with foot-stomping tunes and expressive ballads. Shows take place in the historic 100-year-old Stifel Fine Arts Center.

Come early to explore the grand mansion. You’ll see why it’s a popular venue with performers and audiences alike. Meet other music fans, too. Enjoy some light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, included in your ticket price. You can purchase a brew or a glass of wine, if that’s more to your liking.

Mountain Moon Coffeehouse Schedule:

November 23: Bill Gorby & the Musical Mercenaries
January 4: Marsh Wheeling String Band
February 1: Cabin Fever String Band

*Performers subject to change.

Visit Oglebay Institute’s Mansion Museum 6-8pm Friday, December 13 for a festive evening of Christmas Caroling.

Gather on the front porch of Mansion Museum and sing a lively mix of holiday classics as well as modern day favorites. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies served throughout the evening and stay warm around a fire burning inside an ice chimney on the front lawn.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 304-242-7272.

More Holiday Events at the Museums of Oglebay Institute:

November 9-January 5: Holidays at the Mansion
December 1, 8 & 15 The Nutcracker Tea

Join members of the Bridge & Tunnel Collective and some very special guests for a holiday revue for all ages 8pm Friday, December 20 at Towngate Theatre.

Dozens of musical guests will perform their original takes on traditional holiday favorites in a variety of musical styles.

Beer and wine will be for sale. Guests can also meet and mingle with the musicians during an after party immediately following the show.

Sponsored by Main Street Bank.

All tickets are $12.50. Purchase online, by calling 304-242-7700 or at the door, if available.

More about the Bridge & Tunnel Collective:

The Bridge & Tunnel Collective is a group of local musicians, bands and artists working together to carve out a thriving local indie music scene, while building bridges with original musicians of all genres. The eight band collective plays at several Ohio Valley venues year-round. Founding members include Joshua Lee, Michael Iafrate, Sean Decker and Matt Klempa.

Towngate Supports Live Music

Towngate proudly supports live music in Wheeling. Some of the region’s most versatile and entertaining musicians perform on the Towngate stage on select weekends throughout the year.

Towngate 2019-20 Live Music Schedule:

Ananga Martin Band Album Release Party August 17
The Trainjumpers with Adrian Niles September 13
Songwriters Circle with Joe Zelek October 26
A Very Bridge & Tunnel Christmas III December 20
Hermie & Harry’s Dueling Pianos January 18
MSM February 22
Hoard and Jones with Jamie Peck April 25
Bill Gorby & the Musical Mercenaries June 13

Towngate is more than just theater…

A church-turned-theater, Towngate is located in Wheeling’s historic Centre Market District. Towngate is a cornerstone of creative life in Wheeling and serves as an entertainment destination for residents of Wheeling, the Upper Ohio Valley and beyond. People of all ages and backgrounds gather here to create and experience art onstage.

At Towngate, you can watch live theater.  Listen to poetry and spoken word performances. Bring the kiddos to a children’s theater production. Attend a ballet. You can take a class or audition for a play. We also showcase improvisational comedy. Local and regional musicians also perform on the Towngate stage. You can see movies, too! Enjoy hundreds of live performances, concerts, events and classes year-round. See you at Towngate!