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ROMANTIC SPRING, The Ohio Valley Symphony
April 26, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Max Bruch’s Concerto for Clarinet and Viola will feature two OVS members, Laura Sabo on clarinet and Bernard Di Gregorio on viola, in Romantic Spring. Maestro Scott Woodward leads the orchestra in African-American composer William Grant Still’s Woodnotes, Howard Hansen’s Symphony No. 2, the “Romantic,” and other selections. Dr. Scott E. Woodard, conductor Dr. Scott E. Woodard was born in Huntington, WV and is proud to be a life-long West Virginian. He is the Music Director of the Butler...
read more2025 Gallipolis River Rec Pageants
In association with the Gallia County Chamber of Commence… JUNE 7, 2025 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE LITTLE MISS/MR. PAGEANT Pageant at 1:00 pm, ticket prices $7-$10, doors open at 8:30pm GALLIPOLIS RIVER REC QUEEN PAGEANT Pageant at 6:00 pm, ticket prices $10-$18, doors open at 5:30pm Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of Gallia County youth and purchase your tickets today! Helping contestants to grow their self-confidence while preparing them for their future what the Chamber’s River Rec program is all about. Our Royalty will have...
read moreDOUBLE DELIGHT, The Ohio Valley Symphony
September 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. CLICK TO BUY TICKETS NOW! Internationally noted conductor, François López-Ferrer will be back on the Ariel Opera House stage as he leads the OVS through Double Delight on September 13 with Cincinnati Symphony’s principal cellist, Ilya Finkleshteyn performing Brahms Double Concerto for violin and cello along with his violinist wife Evin Blomberg also a member of the CSO. The OVS will also perform Shostakovich’s cheeky and charming Symphony No. 9. François López-Ferrer, conductor Spanish-American conductor...
read moreDr. Mel Simón, In Memoriam
Dr. Mel P. Simon, Age 89 of Gallipolis, Ohio Passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in Evanston, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family. A Life Well-Lived Dr. Mel P. Simon was born on October 29, 1935, in Angadanon, Isabela, Philippines, to Lucrecia Palatao Simon and Melecio G. Simon. He was the eight of twelve children. During his last year in medical school, he met his Valentine sweetheart, Lydia Sarzaba, a young nurse who would become the love of his life. In 1959, when Dr. Simon traveled to the United States for medical...
read moreGallia All-County Elementary Choir
March 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION No ticket needed Join the historic Ariel Opera House in welcoming to the stage the Gallia All-County Elementary Choir. Music director Beth Fowble will lead students from Addaville Elementary, Green Elementary, Hannan Trace Elementary, Ohio Valley Christian School, Rio Grande Elementary, Southwestern Elementary, Vinton Elementary, Washington Elementary, and area Homeschools. Enjoy selection several selections including A Million Dreams, Siyahamba, September, and more! Door open 6:00 p.m. Performance...
read moreDARING DANCES, The Ohio Valley Symphony
March 15, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW! Daring Dances will move you with a selection of dazzling dance music under the baton of conductor Michael Chertock leading the OVS through Ravel’s La Valse and Bolero. Even more dazzling, Michael will also be the piano soloist on Leroy Anderson’s Piano Concerto. Talk about multi-tasking! This concert is sponsored In Memory of Clare E. Gettles. Michael Chertock, conductor & pianist Conductor and pianist Michael Chertock has fashioned a successful career as an orchestral soloist,...
read moreHeritage Ohio’s 2024 Historic Theatre of the Year Award
The Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre Home of the Ohio Valley Symphony Gallipolis On Tuesday evening, October 15th, Heritage Ohio held their 2024 Annual Awards ceremony at the Midland Theatre in Newark, Ohio, as the opening of their annual conference. Over 100 nominations were received for 11 awards. The awards honor Ohio’s best projects, places and people who create lasting impacts through historic preservation and community revitalization. This year’s award for the Historic Theatre of the Year Award was presented to the...
read moreOhio Arts Council Governor’s Awards for the Arts Winner
ARTS ADMINISTRATION Lora Snow, Executive Director at the Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre, Home of the Ohio Valley Symphony Gallipolis Lora Lynn Snow is the founder and executive director of the Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre in Gallipolis, home of the Ohio Valley Symphony. Lora, an oboist, was inspired in 1987 to form a professional orchestra in Gallia County and recognized the amazing acoustics in the long-neglected 1895 Ariel Opera House that had been abandoned for 25 years. Lora spearheaded the restoration and...
read moreAriel’s Merry TUBACHRISTMAS 2024
Join the fun at the ARIEL’S MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS! December 14, 2024 at 2 pm FREE CONCERT! MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS is celebrating its 51st Anniversary (1974-2024). Created by Harvey Phillips, MERRY TUBACHRISTMAS 2024 will be presented in over 300 cities throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. TUBACHRISTMAS ensembles may attract participants aged 8 to over 90 years! The warm, rich organ-like sound of tuba-euphonium choir has won the ears and hearts of every audience! Come and Listen 100% FREE! TUBACHRISTMAS is 100% FREE...
read moreMaestro for a Moment FUN-draiser 2024
Congratulations to our 2024 Maestra for a Moment Teresa Ford! And thank you to all of our candidates and patrons for your support! It’s not too late to make your tax-deductible donation today! The Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Cultural & Performing Arts Centre and The Ohio Valley Symphony are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, Federal Tax ID# 31-1273779 Learn more about our candidates by clicking “Read More” The Ohio Valley Symphony’s annual Maestro for a Moment Fundraiser is one of the highlights of the season for both...
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