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Welcome to the Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre, the historic Ariel Opera House, permanent home of The Ohio Valley Symphony, in the heart of Gallipolis, Ohio. Explore our website for upcoming performances and events, lessons, directions, and history! Be sure to contact the Ariel Opera House Box Office at 740-446-ARTS (2787) if you have any questions or if we may help you in planning your next visit to Gallipolis. (COVID-19 Statement)
read moreTHE FLEETWOOD MAC EXPERIENCE!
MAY 13, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Purchase Tickets Now Join the historic Ariel Theatre in welcoming Moxi Events presentation of America’s #1 Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band The FMX Experience. The FMX Experience will recreate the legendary look and sound of the one and only Fleetwood Mac. The evening will feature all of their beloved hits! You’ll hear Dreams, Go Your Own Way, Landslide, Silver Springs, Don’t Stop, Everywhere, Rhiannon, You Make Love Fun, and many more!! Premium seats are Rows A-F and Row AA and BB in the balcony. Group...
read moreThe Roarin’ Twenties! The Ohio Valley Symphony
MAY 20, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Purchase Tickets Now 100 years ago a new age was dawning, the skirts were shorter, the money flowed freely and the the Roarin’ Twenties brought in a whole new style of American music. Be at the Ariel Opera House on May 20th to celebrate an entire concert of brand new arrangements of Roarin’ Twenties music by Cincinnati Pops Principal Arranger Tim Berens featuring vocalist Mandy Gaines and pianist Michael Chertock. Be the first to hear these brand new arrangements as the concert will be recorded live by a Grammy...
read moreVETERANS MEMORIAL TRIBUTE The Wheeling Jamboree
May 27, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Purchase Tickets Now Join the historic Ariel Opera House in welcoming the Wheeling Jamboree featuring Billy Payne and Shana Smith! The members of the Wheeling Jamboree USA staff band are not only veterans of the legendary show but are known for backing and performing with the icons of country music! The Jamboree band is recognized as top-shelf musicians by those inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame. Originating in 1933, The Wheeling Jamboree is “The Country Music Show...
read moreTHE JOHN GEE BLACK HISTORICAL CENTER’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
June 10, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. FREE EVENT The John Gee Black Historical Center’s 25th Anniversary Celebration A milestone celebration of the 25 years of the John Gee Black Historical Center – Southeastern Ohio’s first and only African-American museum. This event is an open invitation to learn, engage, and take an active part in expanding the future of the John Gee Black Historical Center through diversity education and community partnerships. Doors open at 3:00pm, program starts at 4:00pm ...
read more2023-24 SEASON SUBSCRIPTION! The Ohio Valley Symphony
PURCHASE SUBSCRIPTIONS NOW New subscribers click the purple button to purchase your season subscription. Existing subscribers who wish to keep their current seats call the Box Office to order! The Ohio Valley Symphony enters its 34th Season with a delightful and diverse selection of concerts sure to please all music lovers. The season will see five exciting maestros conducting and feature world class soloists. We kick things off Around the Campfire with the American Pops Orchestra founder and conductor Luke Frazier. On April 15th Luke is...
read moreA TRIBUTE TO MOTOWN
JUNE 17, 2023 Evening at 7:30 p.m. Purchase Tickets Now Tickets for the originally scheduled March 25th 7:30 p.m. concert will be honored at this rescheduled 7:30 p.m. show! Join the historic Ariel Theatre in welcoming Moxie Events presentation of A TRIBUTE TO MOTOWN! This high energy homage to the legends of Motown will transport you back in time as you visit the very best of “Hitsville, USA!” The show features a cast of 15 power-house vocalists who embody everyone from Diana Ross & The Supremes to Marvin Gay & The Jackson Five! The...
read moreAROUND THE CAMPFIRE, The Ohio Valley Symphony
September 16, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. PURCHASE TICKETS NOW The Ariel heats up Around the Campfire with the American Pops Orchestra founder and conductor Luke Frazier. On September 16 Luke is joined by vocalist Hilary Morrow, pianist Jacqueline Schwab and guitarist David Sanders and providing The Ohio Valley Symphony with several world premiere selections as well as music of Copland, Mussorgsky and MacDowell. Luke Frazier, conductor Luke Frazier believes that the future of orchestral music is breaking down barriers between orchestras and audiences....
read moreSALUTE TO OUR VETERANS, The Ohio Valley Symphony
November 4, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. PURCHASE TICKETS NOW Veterans & Active Duty get 10% off! Select ‘veteran’ when choosing seats online. Carl Topilow was such a hit when he appeared with The Ohio Valley Symphony a couple years ago that he is back by popular demand in a Salute to Our Veterans. Local singer/songwriter Shana Smith will join for a few songs. The only question – which color clarinet will Carl choose to play? Carl Topilow, conductor Carl Topilow is delighted to be returning to work again with the Ohio Valley...
read moreTHE CHRISTMAS SHOW! The Ohio Valley Symphony
December 2, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. PURCHASE TICKETS NOW Maestro Steven Huang has planned another grand and memorable Christmas Show program the entire family will enjoy, featuring many songs of the season. Get your tickets early as we always sell out! Who will be the next Maestro for a Moment? Join the fun and become a candidate! Steven Huang, conductor Maestro Steven Huang is thrilled to return to Southeastern Ohio to the podium of The Ohio Valley Symphony, a Christmas tradition since 2018. Mr. Huang has conducted orchestras and operas across the...
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Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre
home to The Ohio Valley Symphony
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Gallipolis, Ohio
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