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Artists Spotlight: Allegro Dance Company

June 19, 2012   Main Page Slider

Allegro Dance Company based in Wheeling, WV comprised of young men and women from the tri-state area will be tour once again this summer. Allegro was formed in 1994 by Director Anna Pishner Harsh out of love and inspiration of being an Italian-American. Allegro educates, entertains and enriches audiences about the Italian culture. By fusing traditional Italian dance with other dance styles, Allegro provides a unique & contemporary look inside Italy’s past and present. They have toured throughout the US and Italy at festivals, concerts, universities, public schools, parades and

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Second Annual Wheeling Arts Fest Announced

March 4, 2012   Main Page Slider

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Arts Fest Announced

The  second annual Wheeling Arts Fest will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at West Virginia Northern Community College Square, West Virginia Independence Hall, and the Ohio County Public Library.  The festival is a project of the City of Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission.

The Wheeling Arts Fest 2012 will include music, theatre, visual arts, dance, literary arts, historical, culinary, and cultural arts.  There will be two stages of dance, theatre, historical, and cultural performances throughout the day.   Our Artist Market will transport visitors into a live artist community. All of the participating artists at the Wheeling Arts Fest will demonstrate their craft for the community throughout the day. The Artists Market will provide a unique art event where you can view and purchase the works of local Wheeling and regional West Virginia artists.

This project will bring the arts to the Wheeling area and encourage families and those who normally would not be exposed to the arts to experience them in a familiar and comfortable festival setting.  This event will serve to heighten cultural and art awareness and foster economic development in Wheeling by bringing crowds to the downtown area that may otherwise not  visit.  Families will enjoy a fun and educational experience while local businesses will see an upturn in profits from increased traffic in the area.  Admission to the festival is free.

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Dance Gallery

February 16, 2012   Arts Events

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Arts and Cultural Commission to Host Dance Gallery

March 15, 2012

7-8:30pm

Ohio County Library Auditorium

Wheeling, WV

 

Wheeling, WV – The City of Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission will host “Dance Gallery” at the Ohio County Public Library Auditorium on Thursday, March 15, 2012, from 7-8:30 p.m.

 

Dance Gallery is an improvisational dance and visual arts event that incorporates audience participation. Featured artists scheduled to present include Patricia Croft, Bob Sako, violinist Matt Pickart, and poet Marc Harshman. Allegro Dance Company, a touring company based in Wheeling, will also feature performers in the showcase.

 

“Dance Gallery allows the audience to see how visual art inspires choreography,” explains Anna Pishner Harsh, the show’s artistic director. “The artists will create a mini-gallery to discuss with the audience. Based on those discussions, the dancers and musician will interpret and perform each piece live on stage.”

 

A professional dancer and West Virginia native, Harsh formed Allegro Dance Company in 1994. The company has toured throughout the U.S. and Italy, fusing traditional Italian dance with other styles for a unique multicultural experience.

 

Dance Gallery tickets are available for $15/person or $25/couple. All tickets must be purchased prior to the event by calling Anna Pishner Harsh (304-242-2826) or emailing arts@wheelingwv.gov.

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City of Wheeling Presents First Annual Arts Festival

July 17, 2011   Uncategorized

City of Wheeling Presents First Annual Arts Festival

Wheeling, W.V. – The City of Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission presents the first annual Wheeling Arts Fest on Saturday, August 20, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The admission-free event is open to everyone in the community and offers a variety of arts and cultural programs, including live music, visual arts, theatre, dance, literature, culinary demonstrations, historical arts and much more. All events will be held at West Virginia Northern Community College on the Square, Independence Hall, and at the Ohio County Public Library, with additional artisans and performers showcased within these downtown blocks.

 “Arts have always been an integral part of the Wheeling community, both through the formation of many arts and cultural organizations and through the talents of local and regional artists, performers and writers,” notes Pete Holloway, Chairman of the City of Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission.  “The Wheeling Arts Fest is the perfect venue for residents, visitors and artists to celebrate the broad array of arts and culture in our community.”

Wheeling Arts Fest is handicap accessible and all events are within walking distance to each other. Since many programs have been scheduled at inside locations, the festival will take place regardless of weather. Plenty of parking will be available downtown near the event.

Wheeling Arts Fest is a multi-disciplinary festival produced by the City of Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission and is funded by sponsorships and donations from businesses, organizations and individuals. The Wheeling Arts Fest is proud to recognize WesBanco as a Presenting Sponsor of this event. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and contributions are tax-deductible. For sponsorship information, please contact Pete Holloway at (304) 639-9226 or Erika Donaghy at (304) 280-2616.

For additional festival information or volunteer opportunities, visit the Wheeling Arts Fest website at www.wheelingartsfest.com. Facebook members can also sign up to become a fan of Wheeling Arts Fest where they can receive updates on the festival schedule and activities.

The City of Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission serves to promote and develop artistic and cultural activities and initiatives that stimulate economic development and advance the quality of life and vibrancy of the greater Wheeling area.
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