All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Ring in the New Year at Stonewall Resort with three celebrations

Weston, W.Va.– Stonewall Resort will host three over-the-top New Year’s Eve celebrations the evening of Dec. 31 to usher out the old and ring in the new year, resort representatives announced.  Additionally, the resort will host the Dueling Pianos Experience on Saturday, Dec. 28.

“Guests looking to end the year on a high note and start 2020 in style will enjoy the variety of New Year’s Eve parties we have planned,” said André D’Amour, general manager of Stonewall Resort. “And, for those with family and friends in town for the holidays, we’re also hosting the Dueling Pianos Experience, a fun sing- and dance-along event on Saturday, Dec. 28.

D’Amour said the three New Year’s Eve parties include the Lightburn’s Package, the Ballroom Package and the Stillwaters Package. Each celebration includes dinner, dancing, overnight accommodations and more. 

The Lightburn’s Package includes a special menu and dancing with music by DJ Alex O’Neal.  The Ballroom Package offers a deluxe seafood dinner followed by music and dancing by country/rock band Hollerwood. The Stillwaters Package features a southern-inspired supper with dancing to follow in the Ballroom.

For package details and pricing, visit https://www.stonewallresort.com/celebrate/.  

A lot of rock ‘n roll and a good bit of comedy converge in the crowd pleasing, high energy Dueling Pianos Experience, which begins at 7:30pm on Saturday, Dec. 28 in the resort ballroom. This is a highly interactive event where multiple musicians play and sing audience requests. 

Overnight packages start at just $149 per couple. Individual admission to the event is also available for just $20/person.

For more information on any of the events or for reservations, contact Stonewall Resort at (304) 269-7400 or visit the website at www.StonewallResort.com.

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