First Fridays Events in Wheeling, WV February 6, 2009

First Fridays Event Announced



Wheeling, WV – A new event is announced for Downtown and Centre Wheeling!



Starting February 6th, everyone in the Ohio Valley is invited to visit Downtown and Centre Wheeling the First Friday of every month from 4pm - 10pm. It’s a great way to Experience Wheeling. Visit a business you’ve never heard of, eat somewhere you’ve never been, catch a play at the Independent Theatre Collective or a movie at Towngate, browse one of the art galleries, or see a live band! The possibilities are endless!



Dominick Cerrone of Good Mansion Wines said, “This is an exciting event that will allow people to rediscover all the wonderful treasures of Downtown Wheeling every month”.



The participating businesses for the First Friday in February are:



Tiki Bar & Grill • DJ & Drink Specials

Metropolitan Grill • 5pm—7pm $5 Martinis

The Office Lounge • 4pm-8pm Kool 105 / 9pm Brett Cain/ Dinner Specials

River City Ale Works • Live Music, Free Apps, Chocolate Martinis

Artisan Center & Retail Shop • Chocolate Sampling @ 5pm—7pm

Towngate Theatre Cinema • Rachel Getting Married, $7

Later Alligator • First Drink 1/2 off

Artworks Around Town • Featured Exhibit: The Bald & The Beautiful

Upper Market will be Open! - Visit Oliver’s & Wood-N-Stitches

Kristen’s Salon & Spa • Pedicure Party/Hour Massage ($50)/Coffee Bar

Centre Cup Coffee • Open House!

Independent Theatre Collective • Friday Night Footlights

Good Mansion Wines • Happy Hour Wine Tasting $5 - $10 @ 5:30pm



There will be a FREE trolley shuttle from 14th & Main to 22nd and Market EVERY 45 MINUTES!



The City of Wheeling, the Wheeling Ohio-County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation, the Wheeling-Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Regional Economic Development Partnership partner for this unique event series with support from Oglebay Institute.



So who will be attending the First Fridays? Professionals, college students, singles, newlyweds, people with or without kids, people who work downtown, people aged 25-35, or sometimes people in their 40s, people in their 50s are welcome, musicians, artists, actors, hockey fans…anyone!



For more information, please call (304) 234-6432 or e-mail to info@WheelingWV.gov.