The Viennese Winter Ball Executive Committee has announced that the Viennese Winter Ball will not continue. According to a Thursday morning news release, after thorough deliberation, the committee determined that it was no longer feasible to host the event.

“Sadly, the Wheeling tradition of the Viennese Winter Ball has come to an end after 44 years,” said Paula McClure, Executive Ball Committee Chair. “All of our costs have risen dramatically over the last several years, and it is no longer feasible to continue.”

The ball has long served as a fundraiser for the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. However, according to the committee, increases in costs have made it difficult to stage a first-class event while also providing the WSO with funding support.

Over the years, the ball has generated hu

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