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June 17, 2009 - RIVERFRONT MOVIE NIGHTS

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                               CONTACT: Joelle Ennis
June 17, 2009                                                                                              PHONE:  304-234-3617
 
Riverfront movie nights – a family adventure!
 
Wheeling, WV – The City of Wheeling announces the Riverfront Movie Night Schedule for 2009! The first movie night will be Friday, June 19th
 
Riverfront Movie Nights are brought to you by the City of Wheeling and Wheeling National Heritage Area Corporation and are sponsored by JPMorganChase.  Complimentary popcorn is provided by The Vineyard Church of Wheeling.
 
Audience participation is encouraged this year, so adults and children alike are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Star Wars character, wear your storm trooper costume, dress like Chewbacca or just bring Star Wars stuff.  Experience the movie in a whole new way by being the character! 
 
The dates for the Riverfront Movie Nights are:
 
Friday, June 19th: Kung Fu Panda (PG)
Friday, June 26th: Hotel For Dogs (PG)
Friday, July 10th: Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PG)
Friday, July 17th: Journey To The Center of the Earth – in 3D! (PG)
Friday, August 14th: Iron Man (PG-13)
 
 
Riverfront Movie Nights are FREE and start at dusk (approximately 9:00 pm) at Heritage Port.  The rules for these events are no alcohol, no smoking, and no pets.  Folding chairs will be permitted in the grass area.  In case of inclement weather, the movie nights may be moved inside to WesBanco Arena pending arena availability. 
 
For the latest information on this and all summer events, visit www.WheelingWV.gov.  
 
 
 

Past News Releases and Events
April 24, 2006 - Upton House
 
March 31, 2006 - Wheeling Island Announces April Showers of Cash Contest
 
April 7, 2006 - April Showers of Cash.
 
April 14, 2006 - Kruger Street
 
April 7, 2006 - Author to hold Book Signing at Toy Museum!
 
April 7, 2006 - Easter Celebration at Centre Market
 
April 7, 2006 - Blue and Gray Civil War Event
 
April 1, 2006 - Author to hold Book Signing at Toy Museum!
 
April 3, 2006 - Musical at Wheeling Jesuit
 
May 4, 2006 - Wheeling Symphony
 
May 11, 2006 - Oglebay Institute
 
May 16, 2006 - Friday Night Fights
 
May 16, 2006 - Symphony
 
May 18, 2006 - Tourism
 
May 18, 2006 - Card
 
May 30, 2006 - KRUGER STREET TOY AND TRAIN MUSEUM
 
June 6, 2006 - Heritage BluesFest
 
July 6, 2006 - KRUGER STREET TOY AND TRAIN MUSEUM
 
July 27, 2006 - KRUGER STREET TOY AND TRAIN MUSEUM
 
August 22, 2006 - $1,000,000 Jackpot
 
August 24, 2006 - Lucky Patron
 
August 28, 2006 - West Liberty Scholarships
 
August 30, 2006 - Wheeling Island
 
September 19, 2006 - Toy & Train
 
September 19, 2006 - $50,000 Winner
 
September 19, 2006 - Fight Night at Wheeling Island
 
October 9, 2006 - Free Pull
 
October 10, 2006 - West Virginia Independence Hall
 
October 11, 2006 - Ronnie McDowell Show at Wheeling Island
 
October 24, 2006 - Patron wins Caddy
 
November 21, 2006 - Toy & Train
 
February 9, 2007 - Preservation Works for West Virginia
 
March 2, 2007 - Wheeling Island
 
March 29, 2007 - Wheeling Island
 
April 7, 2007 - Toy and Train
 
April 9, 2007 - Ca$hola
 
April 27, 2007 - Child Safety Day
 
April 30, 2007 - Holiday Concerts in Wheeling
 
May 2, 2007 - Fight Night at Wheeling Island
 
May 6, 2007 - Star Wars at 30.
 
May 30, 2007 - Mego Meet
 
June 8, 2007 - 9th Annual Marx Toy & Train Collectors National Convention
 
June 13, 2007 - Star Wars Animator
 
July 10, 2007 - Toy & Train
 
July 31, 2007 - Toy & Train
 
September 13, 2007 - Transportation Festival at the Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum
 
September 28, 2007 - Nailers Concert Package
 
October 1, 2007 - A Call to Arms
 
November 30, 2007 - Oglebay Instiitute Options
 
November 30, 2007 - Wheeling Island New Look
 
December 4, 2007 - BluesFest 08
 
December 7, 2007 - Wheeling Chamber of Commerce Bulletin Board
 
January 28, 2008 - Freedom Seekers
 
February 26, 2008 - Toughman
 
March 5, 2008 - 144 Fighters
 
March 18, 2008 - Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum
 
March 24, 2008 - Professional Fights
 
March 25, 2008 - Wheeling Jamboree Signs Acts
 
April 8, 2008 - Wheeling Island
 
May 21, 2008 - David Brenner at the Casino
 
May 23, 2008 - MEGO MEET
 
May 27, 2008 - Wheeling Island Idol
 
May 28, 2008 - FIGHT NIGHT AT WHEELING ISLAND
 
June 5, 2008 - 2008 African-American Jubilee
 
June 10, 2008 - 2008 Summer Concerts Series
 
June 11, 2008 - FIGHT NIGHT AT WHEELING ISLAND
 
June 12, 2008 - Statehood Celebration
 
June 17, 2008 - 2008 African-American Jubilee
 
June 17, 2008 - Classic Football
 
June 27, 2008 - SUMMER EVENTS
 
July 7, 2008 - Movie Night at Heritage Port!
 
July 10, 2008 - Cage Fights
 
July 14, 2008 - "The Revival of Marklin" exhibit opening at Toy Museum!
 
July 22, 2008 - Cage fighting
 
August 6, 2008 - Wheeling Wildcats
 
August 6, 2008 - Cage Fights
 
August 13, 2008 - Great Website About Wheeling!
 
September 4, 2008 - Star Wars Event in Wheeling
 
September 24, 2008 - Independence Hall Fall Festival
 
September 30, 2008 - Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack Hosts the 1st Annual Wheeling Island Wiener Dog Nationals
 
October 1, 2008 - Wheeling Island Presents Tony Orlando
 
October 7, 2008 - Lou Gramm of Foreigner
 
October 8, 2008 - For the Inquisitive Mind
 
October 10, 2008 - OV Connect are Carving Pumpkins!
 
October 22, 2008 - West Virginia State Museam gets recognition!
 
October 23, 2008 - All Year Sports Welcomes a new member!
 
October 27, 2008 - Bras Across the River
 
November 4, 2008 - Keith Anderson at Wheeling Island
 
November 6, 2008 - Playboy Tournament at Wheeling Island Casino
 
November 10, 2008 - Students Get Involved in Town Hall Meetings
 
November 12, 2008 - WV gets recognized at CMAs!
 
November 12, 2008 - 70's Rock Sensation coming to Wheeling Island
 
November 21, 2008 - Parade Pre-Party!
 
November 24, 2008 - THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER!
 
January 9, 2009 - COFFEE HOUSE AT ARTWORKS JAN.16
 
February 5, 2009 - Capitol Music Hall Release
 
February 17, 2009 - Wheeling Island Hotel Casino and Racetrack
 
February 24, 2009 - Citys Web Site Gets Cutting-Edge Upgrades
 
February 26, 2009 - Downtown Wheeling is Alive with Music!
 
March 3, 2009 - Mr. Las Vegas at Wheeling Island
 
March 10, 2009 - 29th ANNUAL TOUGHMAN CONTEST
 
March 11, 2009 - Travis "The Terror" Clark Debut
 
March 17, 2009 - EDDIE MONEY AT WHEELING ISLAND
 
April 16, 2009 - Wheeling Island Outdoor Summer Concert Series
 
April 20, 2009 - West Virginia Locations in National Spotlight
 
April 23, 2009 - Wheeling,WV Chosen as one of America's Top 100 Place to Live.
 
April 27, 2009 - Talkin Baseball at Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum
 
May 5, 2009 - Herman's Hermits
 
May 6, 2009 - State Film Office heads to Northern Panhandle with community-oriented workshops
 
May 11, 2009 - Wheeling Island Idol
 
May 12, 2009 - CORPORATE TEAM CHALLENGE
 
May 21, 2009 - A Trip with Coal
 
June 1, 2009 - FIGHT NIGHT XXI COMING TO WHEELING ISLAND
 
June 16, 2009 - Nailer and the Stanley Cup
 
June 16, 2009 - FIGHT NIGHT XXIII COMING TO THE WHEELING ISLAND SHOWROOM
 
June 16, 2009 - Exciting Happenings at The Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum
 

 
 

For more information on these and other activities in Wheeling, contact the:
Wheeling Convention & Visitors Bureau
1401 Main Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
1-800-828-3097

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